Grade R boy kidnapped in Kensington

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Police have confirmed that a 6-year-old boy has been been kidnapped in Kensington.

Mohamed Shahnawaaz Asghar was reportedly nabbed by six suspects near his home this morning.

Little Asghar is reportedly a student at Hidayatul Islam Primary School in the area. According to his mother, the incident happened on their way to the institution.

Police spokesperson Andre Traut says that the six suspects fled the scene in Kensington, with the Grade R boy and are yet to be arrested.

The investigations are continuing this morning.

Due to the sensitive nature of our investigation, we will not be disclosing any further information regarding the incident at this premature stage.

If anyone has information about the child’s disappearance contract Crime Stop 08600 10111

 

Asghar in the exact outfit he was wearing when he was snatched

Liesl Smit
Liesl Smit
Liesl is the Smile 90.4FM News Manager. She has been at Smile since 2016, with nearly 20 years experience in the radio industry, including reading news, field reporting and producing. In 2008 she won the Vodacom Journalist of the Year Award, Western Cape region. liesl@smile904.fm

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