Taung man arrested for murder


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By Obakeng Maje

Taung-North West police arrested a 28 year-old man after he allegedly killed another man with an iron rod at Magogong village, near Taung on Saturday.

 

Colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said a 28 year-old man was at a tavern and involved in a quarrel with another man over a change.

 

“The argument ensued between the two and a 28 year-old man left the tavern accompanied by his brother” Mokgwabone said.

 

The suspect allegedly found a 26 year-old man at his house waiting for them.

 

“The 26 year-old man entered the house of the suspect where he awaits for them. He demanded his cash immediately the suspect entered the house” police said.

 

The 26 year-old man tried to smash a television set with a brick, but the suspect was on his toes to block the brick.

 

An argument ensued that precipitated to a fight.

 

A 28 year-old man allegedly grabbed an iron rod and assaulted the victim with it.

 

“A 26 year-old man was left limping and found dead few metres away from the crime scene” he said.

 

Police investigations continue and a murder case was launched.-TDN

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