The social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, is currently trending a post detailing the arrest and custody of a 14-year-old boy for allegedly assaulting a 4-year-old girl.
There is a video in the post that shows a sizable crowd gathered at the scene of the incident.
The boy who is suspected of the crime is seen being watched by police while in handcuffs.
The young girl who allegedly participated in the incident can also be seen making a brief appearance on the video.
Numerous people who were concerned expressed their reactions and opinions in the comment section of the video as it went viral online.
See some reactions below:
@ZUVW_: “Where did a 14 year old learn all this? It’s possible that the 14 year old has also been abused at some point.”
@StraightupGal: “If he is raping at 14 years of age, what will become of him in his twenties or thirties. This situation is so heartbreaking, how does one mend the heart of a 6 year old and regain her trust? This is trauma for life. I hope everyone receives help in this situation.”
@SZondi: “We remember our conversation about social media & media ethics. 1. A video that’s now exposed an identity of a minor has been shared. 2. The case hasn’t gone to court & identities have been revealed.”
@Mame_thule: “This may end up nowhere. The boy is a minor, wasn’t supposed to be handcuffed or fetched in a labeled bakkie. He wasn’t suppose to be recorded either. His lawyers are gonna stand firm on how his rights as a minor were violated.”
@MaShengeOffline: “Case wasn’t handled well, still minors !! Their faces were supposed to be concealed!!! A female police officer was supposed to handle the girl’s case, a social worker was supposed to be present. This was handled poorly.. but we glad that this was discovered.”
@Simphiw18859401: “wow they’re both under age what next now??, maybe its been a long time happening this not a first time they doin it.”
@Andza4Real: “Internet exposure for kids also has an impact, I knew what it was at that age but never even thought of doing it.”
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Published by Ejoh Caleb
