The South African Police (SAP) in Durban showed their humanitarian side when they caught an underage boy stealing and chose not to arrest him.

Durban police reportedly asked him to take them to where he lives with his family, and on seeing their poor living condition, the police officers were moved to offer assistance.

The policemen decided to buy food items for the family and delivered it to them in their mud house.

A South African Twitter user, @Neriah_JR shared the heart melting story on the micro-blogging site.

Her post reads; ”Durban SAPS caught a boy stealing & they asked him why, he said he is living alone with Koko in unbearable situation with no food neither a roof to sleep.

Instead of arresting the boy Police went to see where he stay & couldn’t help themselves but bringing them something to eat.”

See the post:

Durban SAPS caught a boy stealing & they asked him why, he said he is living alone with Koko in unbearable situation with no food neither a roof to sleep,
Instead of arresting the boy Police went to see where he stay & couldn't help themselves but bringing them something to eat. pic.twitter.com/8GJxKzu2Uv

— Neriah JR ♤🏳️‍🌈 (@Neriah_JR) June 5, 2022