The Botshabelo police have made three arrests after, Physical Science teacher was allegedly beaten by three suspects including the grade 11 learner on Friday.
” Three suspects; two adults and a learner were arrested yesterday evening on charges of assault common and malicious damage to property,” a released statement read.
It is alleged that the child had a ‘fallout encounter’ with the teacher, and the parents had to be called to the scene.
“The father of the child involved and another African female arrived at the school premise.
The two parents and the learner confronted the teacher when he walked out of the class, and called him a demon and even throwing death threats at him,” police statement further read.
The three allegedly attacked the teacher, and the school laptop fell down to the ground.
A case of assault common with an additional charge of malicious damage to property was opened at Botshabelo Police Station.
Both adults, 42 years of age spent the night in police custody.
The learner was released under the guardian’s supervision according to Child Justice Act 75 of 2008.
The three suspects will appear before the Botshabelo Magistrate Court today.
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