Setlagole-Three houses and two taverns have been set alight by angry residents in the Setlagole area outside Mahikeng, North West police said on Thursday.

The houses and taverns were burned on Wednesday evening, but no one was injured, said Sergeant Kealeboga Molale.

The structures belonged to people accused of kidnapping a seven-year-old boy on November 1.

“Community members were angry that none of the suspects were arrested.”

They also looted three foreign nationals’ shops in the area and torched a structure where tribal meetings are held.

No one had been arrested.

Police were investigating a case of malicious damage to property, looting, business robbery and arson, said Molale. – Sapa