Man (35) sentenced to five years for assaulting boy (14)

The Soshanguve magistrate’s court has sentenced a 35-year-old man to a five-year sentence after he was found guilty of assaulting a 14- year-old.

Police spokesperson, Captain Stephen Maluleka said the the Rietgat SAPS had warmly welcomed the conviction of Sello Tshabalala.

“Tshabalala was arrested for assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm to a 14-year-old teenager in block KK, Soshanguve,” said Maluleka.

“The incident took place on December 17, 2021 where Tshabalala assaulted a teenager, ridiculed, slapped and kicked him until he sustained serious bodily injuries in front of a tuckshop.”

Maluleka said the boy who was swollen on the face, had suffered injuries to his upper body and leg as a result of the assault.

“He was taken to his parents’ home by his friends after which he was taken to Dr George Mukhari academic hospital, in Ga-Rankuwa, by his mother for medical attention.”

He urged the public to start reporting suspects terrorising the community in one way or another. Rietgat SAPS can be called on 071 675 6250 or directly contact Brigadier Molatelo Maphoto.

ALSO READ: Health minister calls for collective social action programme to fight GBV

The Rietgat SAPS station commander, Brigadier Molatelo Maphoto applauded the investigating officer, Constable Thokozile Shongwe for the meticulous investigation of the case.

“Cases of GBH are a thorn in the flesh in our policing area and this conviction will send a message to the community,” said Maphoto.

Maphoto also urged the community to learn from this sentencing and stop acts of violence.

Do you have more information about the story?

Please send us an email to editorial@rekord.co.za or phone us on 083 625 4114.

For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord’s websites: Rekord East

For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram