Tuesday, March 17, 2009

ICD launches investigation into 4-year-old’s death

By Mikhaila Crowie
17 March 2009

The Independent Complaints Directorate will look into the death of a 4-year-old boy, who was knocked down by a police van.

Yanga Dyanti, from Wallacedene was run over by the van on Sunday morning and the ICD has confirmed the investigation yesterday.

Louise Strydom, Kraaifontein police spokesperson, said they were responding to a reported murder when the accident happened.

The police rushed the 4-year-old to hospital but the boy died of his injuries.

A case of culpable homicide has been opened.

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