Police searching for Limpopo father after teen dies in hospital

Police searching for Limpopo father after teen dies in hospital

Limpopo police are investigating a case of murder following the death of a 15-year-old girl at Letaba Hospital.

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The teen died on Tuesday. 

She was first admitted to the hospital in November with injuries sustained during an alleged assault by her father at their home in Muyexe village.

Limpopo police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba said a case of murder has been opened following the girl’s death.

“Reportedly, the victim was admitted at Nkhensani Hospital with severe injuries on the upper body. On 10 December, the victim was later transferred to Letaba Hospital until she succumbed to her injuries yesterday on Tuesday.

“Following the incident, the perpetrator fled the scene and has since been on the run to evade an arrest.”

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