Seven girls between the ages of 13 and 15 have been arrested in Johannesburg for the assault of a 14-year-old girl. The incident, which took place on May 10 in Bellevue, was captured on video and shared on social media, leading to the swift apprehension of the suspects. According to police spokesperson Brig Athlenda Mathe, the girls are due to appear in the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court on Monday to face assault charges. Following their arrest, the girls were released into the care of their parents under the Child Justice Act. Gauteng police spokesperson Lt-Col Mavela Masondo confirmed that a case of common assault was opened after the video went viral, prompting immediate action by local authorities. The incident has sparked widespread concern, highlighting the ongoing issue of bullying and the need for effective intervention and prevention strategies.
Johannesburg - Seven girls, aged between 13 and 15, have been arrested in connection with a violent bullying incident that was captured on video and shared widely on social media. The incident occurred in Bellevue, Johannesburg, on May 10th, according to Gauteng police spokesperson Lt-Col Mavela Masondo. The girls are expected to appear in the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court on Monday to face assault charges.
The arrests followed the circulation of a video showing a 14-year-old girl being assaulted by a group of girls. "These arrests happened after a video went viral on social media, showing a victim being assaulted by a group of girls," Lt-Col Masondo stated. "A case of common assault was opened at the local police station and the suspects were rounded up."
Following their arrest, the girls were released into the care of their parents, in accordance with the Child Justice Act. Authorities are emphasizing the seriousness of the incident and the importance of addressing bullying in schools and communities. The investigation is ongoing, and police are urging anyone with additional information to come forward. This incident has sparked widespread concern and renewed calls for measures to combat bullying and ensure the safety of students.