A 54-year-old woman was recently arrested by the Katlehong police after she allegedly assaulted a young boy.<\/p>\n
The incident was reported to the police by the boy\u2019s father who told officers that his six-year-old son had been playing outside in the street when he was approached by the accused.<\/p>
\u201cShe began to beat the little boy, without reason, the father claimed,\u201d explained Capt Mega Ndobe, corporate communications official for the Katlehong police.<\/p>\n
The young victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment, after the incident, for his swollen and bleeding face.<\/p>
The woman was arrested and charged with assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm and will appear in the Palm Ridge Magistrate\u2019s Court soon.<\/p>\n
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