A two-year-old toddler from Smutsville, Sedgefield, was tragically stabbed to death on Tuesday night, 27 August, Cape {town} Etc reports.
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Southern Cape police spokesperson Sergeant Christopher Spies reported that officers were called to a residence in Smutsville around midnight.
When police arrived, they discovered the toddler’s body with multiple stab wounds. Paramedics declared the child deceased at the scene.
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A search for a suspect believed to be involved in the crime was launched with help from the local community.
The suspect, a 21-year-old man, was later brought to a satellite police station by a member of the public and was subsequently arrested.
The motive behind the stabbing remains unknown and is under investigation.
According to the Knysna-Plett Herald, the suspect is currently in police custody and will appear in court once formal charges are filed.
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