Update

GEORGE NEWS FLASH - A prominent local businessman appeared in the George Magistrate's Court this afternoon, Monday 21 August, for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend's 5-year-old son.

This was the suspect's third court appearance since allegedly beating the boy with a wooden spoon 2 months ago. 

The case was postponed until 2 October for legal representation.

Southern Cape Police spokesperson, Captain Malcolm Pojie said the child's father noticed blue marks on the boy's buttocks during a weekend visit. The marks were still visible a week later. 

The father took the child to a local doctor after which he laid a charge of assault at the George police station.  

The name of the suspect is being withheld to protect the identity of the child.

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