7-year-old boy dies in Belgium after violence by his uncle

A 7-year-old boy died in the night from Wednesday to Thursday in Merchtem, Belgium.

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His uncle admitted to giving him 'educational slaps' before his death.

The man has been taken into custody and the exact circumstances are under investigation.

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