Sources told VINO, that the pre-teen threatened to stab the father in the head after he drove by the home and saw her speaking to the gentleman on a motorcycle.

The police were called in after the altercation, and sources further indicated to VINO that the pre-teen told officers that it was the father who reportedly assaulted her first, which led to her threatening language and actions.

Both the father and the daughter were warned of the offences they committed in the presence of the mother.

Police recommended counselling for child

The pre-teen was seriously warned of the offence of “Armed with an offensive weapon and threatening to endanger life,” and the father was warned of the offence of “Common assault”.

Our news centre understands that police also recommended that the mother seek counselling for her daughter, and officers vowed to make periodical checks on the family.

The father was also warned of disorderly conduct following an incident at the workplace of the mother and all parties acknowledged that moving forward, they will keep the peace.