Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Boy injured following explosion at a house in Mitchell's Plain

A 6-year-old boy from Mitchell’s Plain has been injured, after glass pieces hit his leg and head, following an explosion at his home on Tuesday night.



According to police, the man of the house says he was with his family at his Bentley Street, Beacon Valley, residence, when they heard a big explosive on his roof, at around 21:00

‘’This explosive damaged the roof and the inside of the house including glass sliding door.  It also injured his 6-year-old child left leg and the head. The motive for this incident is believed to be gang related. The suspect/s are yet to be arrested,’’ said Captain FC van Wyk.

Mitchells Plain police registered an attempted murder case. Anyone with any information about this shooting incident can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111.

 

Done by: Mitchum George

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