DURBAN - A father was arrested for allegedly strangling his seven-year-old son to death at his home in Phoenix today.
Police officers swooped on the suburb of Caneside this morning said, private security company KZN VIP spokesman, Glen Naidoo. It is alleged that the incident could have been sparked by a domestic violence incident between the husband and his wife.
"Police found the father carrying the dead body and crying as he walked the streets of Phoenix. The police also found the other child at home that was also strangled but thank God is still alive. It is sad that when we troubled that in our diminished thoughts we do things that we regret later," Naidoo said.
He urged social workers from Department of Social Development, Church leaders and neighbours to rally around the family.
Managi Johnson, eThekwini ward 51 councillor, said details about the incident are still sketchy but confirmed the incident did occur.
Police had not responded to questions from the Daily News.