Police in Blantyre have confirmed the death of a 13 year old boy who took his own life by hanging himself using a rope at Manase Township in the district.

Deputy spokesperson for Blantyre police sergeant Aubrey Singanyama identified the deceased as Laston Matchanga, a standard 5 learner at Namasimba primary school.

Reports indicate that, on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at around 12 noon, the boy hanged himself using a rope that he tied to the roof of the living room in his parent’s house.

It is further said that the boy was discovered hanging by children who were playing around the house.

They reported the matter to their parents, who in turn reported to Manase Police Unit.

Police detectives rushed to the scene and took the body to Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital where death was pronounced upon arrival.

Meanwhile, the dead body is currently at the medical facility pending post-mortem.

The late Matchanga hailed from Mponda Village in Traditional Authority Kapeni in Blantyre District.