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'He was taken for a psychiatric evaluation to check whether the boy has the mental ability to distinguish between right and wrong and whether he can understand the consequences involved.'

The boy from Mateane Primary School in Diretsane near Delareyville was arrested last week after he allegedly stabbed 13-year-old Madan Motlhamme in the stomach with a pair of scissors.On Monday, the National Prosecuting Authority said the court will first check whether the boy was criminally liable and whether he can be prosecuted.

"He was taken for a psychiatric evaluation to check whether the boy has the mental ability to distinguish between right and wrong and whether he can understand the consequences involved."

 

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