Western Cape teen arrested for allegdly assaulting elderly w
Police in the Western Cape have arrested a 19-year-old man for allegedly assaulting his grandmother in Kraaifontein.
The teenager was arrested after a video surfaced in which a man was seen attacking an elderly woman.
The video has been making the rounds on social media.
Western Cape Police Spokesperson Andre Traut said the incident reportedly happened in June and was reported to the police.
However, the family refused police assistance.
"The victim was traced where she is being treated in hospital for an ailment not related to the assault, but she declined to submit a statement,” Traut said.
"The severity of the matter was realised when a video of the incident was circulating on the internet, and on this basis, SAPS intervened and opened a case docket on behalf of the victim.
"The suspect, who is the grandson of the victim, was arrested at his residence in Wallacedene last night, and he is scheduled to make his court appearance in Blue Downs Magistrate’s Court once he has been charged.”
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