Baby stabbed twice with broken bottle in attack in KZN home

Baby stabbed twice with broken bottle in attack in KZN home on Sunday evening Photos: RUSA

Baby stabbed twice with broken bottle during attack in KZN home

WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES: A baby was stabbed with a broken bottle when three men attacked a young mother and her baby at their home in KZN.

Baby stabbed twice with broken bottle in attack in KZN home

Baby stabbed twice with broken bottle in attack in KZN home on Sunday evening Photos: RUSA

A baby was stabbed twice with a broken bottle when three men attacked a mother and her baby at their home in KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday evening.

THE BABY WAS STABBED TWICE WITH A BROKEN BOTTLE ON HER THIGH

According to Reaction Unit SA (RUSA) Prem Balram, the mother, and baby were confronted by three unknown men when they returned home on Sunday evening.

“A 10-month-old baby girl sustained two deep lacerations to her left thigh after her she and her 19-year-old mother were confronted by three unknown males at their home in Cottonlands in KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday evening.”

He said the mother and baby returned from a friend’s home after watching a movie.

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Baby stabbed with broken bottle in BRUTAL attack at home
Baby stabbed with broken bottle in BRUTAL attack at home Photo: RUSA

THE THREE MEN WERE WAITING FOR HER INSIDE HER HOUSE

“She was carrying the baby when she was confronted by three men who were waiting for her inside her house. One of the men stabbed the child twice on her thigh with a broken bottle before her mother screamed for help.”

Prem Balram

Balram said the men fled after they noticed members of the community approaching the house. Residents pursued the men; however, they managed to evade capture.

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He furthermore said they received a call for medical assistance for the child at 19:08.

THE MOTHER SCREAMED FOR HELP

“Reaction officers and paramedics were immediately dispatched to the scene. On arrival, the mother informed Officers that she believed that the men intended to rape her.”

Prem Balram

The baby was treated for her injuries before being transported to the hospital by ambulance.

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