By Obakeng Maje
Sun City-Police arrested 7 suspects with age between 21 to 42 for alleged murder of a 26-year-old man on Saturday.

The incident occurred at approximately 00:30 at Letlhabile section, Ledig village near Sun City. 

“It is alleged that the victim was with his friend when the accused assaulted them with sjamboks for alleged theft. They accused the victim for stealing a cellular phone” said colonel Sabata Mokgwabone.

According to the report, one of the victims managed to escape and fled while the other was taken to Moses Kotane hospital by an ambulance after a severe assault. The police were later called and informed that the victim died.

The police launched a man-hunt for the suspects and that led to their apprehension through assistance and pointing by the other victim. The suspects, 3 females and 4 males are expected to appear in Mogwase Magistrates’ Court soon.-TDN
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