Kongba_District – The Magisterial court in Kongba District has charged a 40-year-old man with a criminal attempt to murder after burning his seven-year-old child’s right hand for allegedly stealing meat from his food. The incident occurred in Borborbee Town, Kongba District.

During the ruling, Judge Philip Lawson said Nelson Melba forcibly inflicted bodily injury on Fatu Melba on July 20, 2021. Nelson was found guilty on Wednesday, July 21.

The culprit is currently behind bars awaiting transfer to the Bopolu Correction Center in Bopolu City.

Meanwhile, the seven-year-old victim, who is currently seeking medical care at a clinic in the town, needs urgent medical care, according to family members and health workers.

Courtesy of Local Voices