GEORGE NEWS - Thembalethu police are looking for information after the brutal murder of a man (31) in Zone 6, Ramaphosa, on Saturday morning, 24 July.
The deceased succumbed to his injuries in hospital after he was allegedly assaulted and torched by members of the community. According to Southern Cape police spokesperson, Capt Malcolm Pojie, it is believed that the deceased became the victim of mob justice after he allegedly broke in and stole three cellphones from a residence in the area.
“The community members mobilised themselves and ensued with a search for the deceased. After tracking him down in the neighbourhood they allegedly assaulted him with various objects after which they torched him with tyres. "
"He was later transported to hospital via ambulance but succumbed to his injuries on Sunday,” said Pojie.
The initial charge of attempted murder has since been changed to murder.
Anyone with information is asked to please contact the investigating officer at the Thembalethu detectives, Sgt Thembilani Kima, on 044 802 8965, 079 894 1576 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
All information will be dealt with confidentially.
Eden Cluster Commander Maj-Gen Oswald Reddy has condemned the actions of so-called law-abiding citizens who take matters into their own hands. He reiterated that by acting in such a way, they become criminals themselves and will have to be dealt with accordingly.
“Allow the law to take its course. Report criminal activities to the local police in order for the necessary investigations to be conducted to ensure that suspects are brought before court to account for their heinous deeds,” he said.
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