NATIONAL NEWS - Two robbers pretending to be “prophets” were arrested in the CBD after they were assaulted by passers-by, Pretoria East Rekord reports.
It is alleged that the two “prophets” had robbed a woman of her valuables, according to police spokesperson Captain Augustinah Selepe.
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“The victim immediately alerted community members who were passing by. The community dealt harshly with the suspects,” said Selepe.
The suspects are under police guard at the hospital.
“We urge the community not to take the law into their hands,” she said. “If you apprehend a suspect, please contact the police urgently.”
Pretoria community members beat up fake ‘prophets’
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Posted on: 15:58 Tue, 17 April 2018
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