BY REGINALD KANYANE

SEVEN suspects were arrested for kidnapping and GBH assault in Schweizer Reneke on Tuesday.

The suspects aged between 22 and 32 will appear before court soon.

North West police spokesperson, Captain Paul Ramaloko said the incident took place on Saturday.

“Two women were allegedly walking in the streets when came across a man. He allegedly threatened them with a knife. He also tried to undress one of the girls.

“The man grabbed one of the girls and tried to rape her. He ran away after he was distracted. The girl who allegedly belonged to one of the accused informed her boyfriend about the incident. The suspect recruited his other friends and searched for the man,” Ramaloko said.

According to Ramaloko, the suspects allegedly assaulted and kidnapped him.

“The man was allegedly assaulted by a mob. The suspects were subsequently arrested after police investigations. The victim was taken to local hospital for medical attention. The suspects will appear before Schweizer Reneke Magistrate’s Court soon,” he said.
-TDN
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