A 19-year-old man from Wallacedene is expected to appear in the Blue Downs Magistrate’s Court after he was allegedly caught assaulting his grandmother in a video that went viral on social media, police say.
The national police spokeswoman, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, said the incident occurred last month but the suspect was arrested on Wednesday night.
“The victim was traced where she is being treated in hospital for an ailment not related to the assault, but she declined to submit a statement,” Brigadier Mathe said.
“Crimes against women and children are on top of the South African Police Services priority list, and we will not be turning a blind eye to any form of violence in this regard.”
Kraaifontein Community Police Forum (CPF) chairperson Robert Bisset called on the investigating officer to handle the case properly.
“It must be handled seriously as senior citizens cannot defend themselves against the youth of today. A big penalty must be issued to the offender.”
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