Abuse father back in prison
Following an attempt to end his own life earlier today, the father accused of abusing his family is back at Modderbee Prison.
The man was denied bail in the Springs Regional Court this morning, and, while being held in the holding cells at the court, awaiting transport to Modderbee Prison where he will be held until his trial begins on June 12, he attempted to end his life by slitting his wrists with a razor.
Biko Zondo, senior prosecutor, says Modderbee prison allegedly issues razers and blades to prisoners to enable them to shave.
The man allegedly had the blade in his pocket when he left prison this morning.
Zondo adds it is possible that he planned to commit suicide with the blade issued by the prison.
The man arrived at Far East Rand Hospital by ambulance at 11.45am today.
Hendrik Buda, FERH spokesman, said at the time the patient was being attended to by medical staff under heavy police guard.
Buda could not comment on the extent of the injuries.
Springs Police spokesman Captain Johannes Ramphora, however, confirmed the man has been returned to Modderbee Prison.
Recap
It was his fourth appearance in the Springs Regional Court this morning (June 5).
Magistrate Roy le Roux denied the man bail and the case was postponed for the start of the trial on June 12.
The charges against him are child abuse, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, defeating the ends of justice, attempted murder and rape.
While the charges were not read to him and he was not asked to plead, reading the accused’s affidavit, le Roux noted that he plans to plead not guilty to all charges.
During the bail application, the accused asked for legal aid to represent him at his next court appearance.Commenting on the murder charge, le Roux’s said: “I foresee the possibility the child could have died”.
His finding was as a result of Brigadier Doctor Gerard Labuschagne’s expert opinion and information contained in the medical reports.
“Because of these reports and the psychologists expert opinion the state has a strong case,” he said.
The accused was being remanded in custody at Modderbee Prison and will appear in court again on June 12.
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