A 22-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of a one-year-old toddler at Zuma View, Bela Bela, on Sunday.
Limpopo police spokesperson Col Malesela Ledwaba said the toddler's mother was outside the room at 1pm while the toddler was asleep inside.
The suspect, who is a family member, allegedly entered the room, found the child asleep and strangled him.
“The grandfather of the toddler was called for help, and pushed the suspect away. The child was taken to the nearest hospital for medical attention but was later pronounced dead,” Ledwaba said.
The suspect is expected to appear before Bela Bela magistrate's court on a charge of murder.
Ledwaba said investigations are ongoing.
TimesLIVE
Limpopo toddler strangled while sleeping, family member arrested
Image: 123RF/jirkaejc
A 22-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of a one-year-old toddler at Zuma View, Bela Bela, on Sunday.
Limpopo police spokesperson Col Malesela Ledwaba said the toddler's mother was outside the room at 1pm while the toddler was asleep inside.
The suspect, who is a family member, allegedly entered the room, found the child asleep and strangled him.
“The grandfather of the toddler was called for help, and pushed the suspect away. The child was taken to the nearest hospital for medical attention but was later pronounced dead,” Ledwaba said.
The suspect is expected to appear before Bela Bela magistrate's court on a charge of murder.
Ledwaba said investigations are ongoing.
TimesLIVE
READ MORE:
Couple guilty of raping, murdering their three-year-old daughter
Boyfriend arrested after toddler found hanged from tree
Life sentence for man who killed his ex-girlfriend's toddler
Family shattered as they come face-to-face with Jukulyn murder suspects
Five heartbreaking stories involving children that sent shock waves in 2023
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Most read
Latest Videos