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Drug addict, 43, arrested for attack on mother, 83

A 43-year old drug addict male from Kwa-Zulu Natal was arrested after he threatened to stab his 83-year-old mother with a kitchen knife.

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A 43-year-old drug addict male from Kwa-Zulu Natal was arrested for attacking his mother on Monday, 22 May.

According to Reaction Unit South Africa (Rusa), they were contacted by the man’s family.

DRUG ADDICT ABUSED HIS MOTHER FOR YEARS

It was reported that the man has been verbally and physically abusing his mother for years.

He even stole valuables from their home which was sold to support his drug addiction.

“On Thursday last week he assaulted his 83 year old mother and threatened to stab her with a kitchen knife after she refused to provide him with finance to purchase drugs. Family members who were visiting intervened. Fed up with the abuse, the elderly female registered a criminal case at the Verulam SAPS,” said Rusa.

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MAN SOUGHT FOR ARREST BY SAPS

Rusa called the investigation officer who was handling the case to confirm.

The investigation officer confirmed that indeed the man was sought for arrest.

The family provided Rusa with the image of the man.

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MAN CAUGHT IN AT VERULAM CBD

While they were patrolling the Verulam CBD, they spotted the man and arrested him.

He tried to flee but with no luck.

“He was detained at the Verulam SAPS,” concluded Rusa.

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Picture of Rusa arresting the 43-year-old male. Image via Facebook/ ReactionUnit South Africa.

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