A 13-year-old teenage boy was killed in Volksrust, allegedly by his biological mother, on Friday.

According to a statement by police, an eight-month-old girl as well as a 63-year-old woman also sustained stab wounds during the incident.

Police arrested a 36-year-old woman in connection with murder as well as two counts of attempted murder.

According to information, police were informed about a fight at a certain house and went to the scene.

Upon arrival, they had to break the locked door to gain entry and discovered the body of the teenager, lying in a pool of blood on the floor of the lounge.

The victim had a visible stab wound on the chest and on his throat.

According to police, the suspect’s mother was found hiding in the toilet and also had a stab wound on her lower body.

The injured toddler was found in the same room as the suspect. The suspect was due to appear in the Volksrust District Court on Monday.

This incident was strongly condemned by the Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela.

She urged the public to seek professional help whenever they face challenges to prevent such horrific incidents.