Drug addicted son arrested for attack on mother

MOUNTVIEW – A 43 year old man sought for attacking his mother was arrested. Reaction Officers were contacted by the man’s family. According to the caller, the suspect had been verbally and physically abusing his mother for years. He stole valuables from their residence which was sold to support his drug addiction.

On Thursday last week he assaulted his 83-year-old mother and threatened to stab her with a kitchen knife after she refused to provide him with finance to purchase drugs. Family members who were visiting intervened. Fed up with the abuse, the elderly female registered a criminal case at the Verulam SAPS.

Reaction Officers contacted the Investigating Officer who confirmed that the suspect was being sought for arrest. His family provided Officers with a recent photograph of the wanted man. RUSA Members patrolled the Verulam CBD and spotted the suspect on Todd Street. He attempted to flee but was immediately apprehended and placed under arrest. He was detained at the Verulam SAPS.