A 42-year-old Randfontein father has received a six-month sentence, suspended for three years, for assaulting his own daughter.
Captain Appel Ernst, Randfontein Police spokesperson, said the incident took place in Mohlakeng on 29 March this year.
“It was alleged by the 14-year-old victim that she was assaulted by her biological father regarding food.
He allegedly threw a bowl of food at her, and then assaulted her by slapping her on the face and body. She managed to run out of the house to seek help.”
Sergeant Riaan Coetzee, attached to the Family Violence, Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit in Krugersdorp, was the investigating officer. His investigation was thorough and quickly completed. That is the reason for the speedy finalisation of the matter.
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“Any form of violence against women and children will be dealt with under the criminal law,” said Lieutenant Col Kathy Segotta, the Krugersdorp FCS commander.
The police call on the community to assist them with information. Anyone with information can contact the Crime Stop number – 08600 10111 or SMS Crime Line – 32211 to report crime anonymously.
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