A 27-year-old man has been arrested following a violent domestic incident in Nyoni (Mandeni) on Saturday, during which an 18-year-old girl was allegedly assaulted and her 8-year-old brother scalded with boiling water.

According to iLembe Saps spokesperson Priya Nunkumar-Bukum, the man –  who is the children’s uncle – became involved in an argument with the siblings before allegedly attacking them.

“The 8-year-old was scalded with boiling water and taken to a local clinic for treatment,” said Nunkumar-Bukum.

The man was arrested shortly after the incident and is facing charges of attempted murder and assault common.

He is expected to appear in the Nyoni Magistrate’s Court in due course.

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