BY REGINALD KANYANE
TAUNG- A 21 year-old man appeared briefly before Taung Magistrate Court on Thursday after he was arrested for pointing of firearm.

North West police spokesperson captain Pelonomi Makau said the man was arrested on Sunday after he allegedly pointed a woman aged 47 with a firearm.

Makau said Thapelo Faku who resides in Madipelesa village, near Pampierstad allegedly found a woman painting her house and demanded in helping her.

The woman refused and an argument ensued between the two.

“Thapelo Faku drew a firearm and pointed a 47 year-old woman. The woman went to Kgomotso Police Station an opened a case of pointing of firearm.

“Faku was arrested and he appeared before Taung Magistrate Court and now he is facing charges of being in possession of illegal firearm and pointing of firearm” she said.

According to police, the firearm found in Faku’s possession was illegal.

He was remanded in custody until his next court appearance on 22nd of December 2014.

Police investigation continues.-TDN
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