Springs father denied bail

Springs father denied bail

A man accused of abusing his wife and five children and holding them captive was denied bail in the Springs Magistrate's Court on Thursday.

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The matter was postponed to June 12 to give the man -- who cannot be named to protect the identity of his family -- an opportunity to apply for Legal Aid.
 
The court erupted in applause as his bail was denied.
 
The man was arrested in May after his 11-year-old son apparently fled the family's house in Springs and went to a neighbour's house. The neighbour called police.
 
The man allegedly kept his wife and five children, aged between two and 16, captive in the house and assaulted them.
 

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