Father arrested for strangling son to death

The crime was allegedly sparked by a domestic dispute between the parents.


A father was arrested earlier today for allegedly strangling his seven-year-old son to death at his Caneside home in Durban, Phoenix Sun reports.

It is alleged that the crime was sparked by a domestic violence issue between the husband and his wife.

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Unconfirmed reports have alleged that police officers found the father carrying the child’s lifeless body on the road. He was subsequently arrested.

More updates to follow.

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