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Malmesbury teenager linked to alleged online child abuse network fit to stand trial

IOL · 16 October 2026 at 07:00

Malmesbury teenager linked to alleged online child abuse network fit to stand trial

A 16-year-old Malmesbury teenager accused of offences linked to the online network “764” has been declared fit to stand trial after 30 days under observation at Valkenberg Psychiatric Hospital.

He remains in custody and is due to apply for bail on 15 October 2026.

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