By Obakeng Maje
Taung- North West police are investigating a case of murder after a man allegedly killed a woman by assaulting her to her death.
The incident took place on Sunday at Motsweding village, near Taung.
Captain Pelonomi Makau said a man was allegedly ensued in an argument with a 54 year-old woman and that precipitated to a fight.
“A man, 54 allegedly grabbed a stick and assaulted a woman, 54. She died on the scene after she suffered terrible wounds. A 54 – year old suspect was allegedly arrested after police were summoned to the scene” Makau said.
A man appeared before Taung Magistrate’s Court on Monday and was charged with murder.
The accused will appear again on 8 October 2013 for bail application after remanded in custody.
“The deceased allegedly sustained bruises on her face and had an open wound on her forehead and she died on the scene” she said.
Police investigations continue.-TDN
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