A Zimbabwean national accused of brutally assaulting a three-year-old girl in Lion Park has been apprehended following a multi-stakeholder manhunt involving Guard Max Security, Shika, Willy Matsi, Eddy, Thabo Mbeki patrollers, Eskom patrols, SAPS and local residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Guard Max, the suspect was tracked down in Zandspruit around 21:30 on Monday night. \u201cOur dedicated team worked around the clock in search for the suspect\u2026 information came forward about his whereabouts and our Tactical Hi-Risk Team responded, leading to the successful arrest. The suspect was handed over to SAPS for further investigation,\u201d the company said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The child\u2019s grandmother confirmed the family had been informed of the arrest but said the little girl remains in ICU. \u201cShe is still fighting for her life,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the arrest, the grandmother expressed mixed emotions: \u201cI\u2019m not satisfied. I want to see him imprisoned for life \u2014 no bail, and no missing docket.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guard Max thanked the community for distributing flyers and assisting with leads. \u201cThe awareness created played a huge role in helping us bring him to justice,\u201d the company added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The case is now in the hands of Diepsloot SAPS for further investigation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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