Cape Town - Cape Town police have opened an inquest docket, also known as an inquiry into the death of an eight-year-old boy who was found dead in his friend’s bed during a sleepover.
Weekend Argus understands the child had been sleeping over at his friend’s house on June 15 in Kraaifontein when the tragedy happened.
Police are awaiting his post-mortem to determine the cause of death, and have not indicated any foul play at this stage.
“Kraaifontein police responded to a complaint just before midnight on June 15. Upon their arrival at the crime scene, they found the body of a young boy,” police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi said.
“The victim was declared dead on the scene by medical personnel. An autopsy will be conducted to confirm the cause of death. Kraaifontein police registered an inquest for further investigation.”
A community worker who asked not to be identified due to the sensitivity of the case said the bed sheets were also removed as part of evidence for the inquest and that the child had texted a relative to say “good night” before his death.
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