2-year-old found dead in shallow grave

A HAMMARSDALE man has been arrested in connection with the murder of his 2-yearold stepdaughter.

The toddler was found buried in a shallow grave near the man’s home in Zibuse yesterday.

The man had previously reported her missing to police.

SAPS spokesperson Colonel Thembeka Mbhele said a murder case was being investigated.

The toddler is believed to have been beaten to death. – Mercury Reporter