Hit-and-run suspect arrested
A young man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run incident in which a three-year-old boy was killed last week.
A 27-year-old man who is alleged to have run over a three-year-old child in Katutura has been arrested, police spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi has confirmed.
The incident happened near Hilma Court in Katutura last week.
Shikwambi said the suspect had been handed over to the police by his family members.
“The incident is confirmed and the unlicensed suspect was arrested after he was handed over by the family,” she said.
The suspect cannot be named as he has not appeared before court yet.
The suspect allegedly ran over the child and sped off without stopping. Onlookers were able to take down the car's registration number.
Despite being attended to by paramedics, the child died of his injuries.
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The incident happened near Hilma Court in Katutura last week.
Shikwambi said the suspect had been handed over to the police by his family members.
“The incident is confirmed and the unlicensed suspect was arrested after he was handed over by the family,” she said.
The suspect cannot be named as he has not appeared before court yet.
The suspect allegedly ran over the child and sped off without stopping. Onlookers were able to take down the car's registration number.
Despite being attended to by paramedics, the child died of his injuries.
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