6 year old boy has been burnt in a charcoal burner by his mother for stealing K3, 000 in Chizumulu Island.

According to the information at hand, they by was hidden from public view for a period of 7 day.

Reports reveal that the boy was discovered laying in pain on Tuesday.

After discovering the magnitude harm she placed on the boy, the mother tried to hid the boy from being seen.

Child protection worker in the area, Patrick Nkhwazi, said today the boy has been taken to the island health facility for medical treatment.