8-year-old found hanged

Tuesday, 08 December 2015, 08:07
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8-year-old found hanged
NATIONAL NEWS - An 8-year-old boy was found hanged in a tree behind his home in Bertram Place, Woodlands today.

According to Montclair SAPS communications officer W/O Poobalan Marimuthu, he was discovered around 4.30pm. The motive for the alleged suicide is unknown at this stage. No foul play is suspected at the moment.

“We urge parents and caregivers to be more vigilant and observant with children,” said W/O Marimuthu.

Police have opened an inquest into the boy’s death.
 

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