By Obakeng Maje

Klerksdorp-North West police arrested a 26 year-old inmate after he allegedly bludgeoned another inmate to death on Monday.

Police said a fight broke between inmates yesterday at Klerksdorp Correctional Services and close to eight inmates were involved.

Sergeant Kelebogile Moiloa said police received a call from a prison warder who informed them about the fight.

“Almost eight inmates were allegedly involved in a fight and this resulted to a murder of a 25 year-old inmate” Moiloa said.

Police could not confirm what was the fight all about and all injured inmates were taken to Tshepong Hospital for medical check.

A 25 year-old man died on arrival after he was bludgeoned with a sharp object.

“Police arrested a 26 year-old inmate and charged him with murder” she said.

He will appear before Klerksdorp Magistrate Court soon for murder and police investigations continue.-TDN

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