Helwan Judge Extends Detention of Father Accused of Killing Son by 15 Days

A judge at Helwan Court has renewed the detention of a man accused of killing his young son, ordering him held for another 15 days pending investigation.

The case concerns the death of a child in Helwan, with the father accused of killing him under the pretext of disciplining him.

The detention extension was ordered by the judge responsible for reviewing remand decisions. It keeps the accused in custody while the investigation continues.

The brief report did not provide the child’s age or further details about the circumstances of his death. The detention order does not constitute a verdict on the allegation.