Lenasia South SAPS Police has opened a case of murder following an alleged incident of mob justice that later claimed the life of an unknown adult African male. The incident occurred today, Friday, September 3, in Lenasia South Extension 4 . Lenasia South SAPS spokesperson, Sergeant Khalipha Mvula said, “Police responded to call to assist a badly injured African male that was lying next to Mount Ziel Street and Himalaya Road in Extension 4. Police, upon arrival at the scene, summoned an ambulance to provide medical assistance to the victim who had bodily injuries as a result of being severely assaulted. Unfortunately, he succumbed to the injuries.”
Sgt Mvula added, “It is believed the deceased and his friend allegedly broke into a property. The community members allegedly mobilised themselves and pursued the suspects. They managed to apprehend one of the men and allegedly assaulted him. The victim later succumbed to his injuries. There are no arrests at this stage. As police, we do not condone acts of mob justice. An investigation will be conducted those involved in the incident will be arrested.”
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