By OBAKENG MAJE
A body of a man (49) was found lying on the pavement in Dryharts village, near Taung on Monday. According to the North West police spokesperson in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati cluster, Warrant Officer Tryphosa van Rooyen said, the deceased was identified as Joseph Moamogwa from Moretele village, near Taung.
“Upon attending to the scene, the police in Pudimoe, found that the deceased had bruises on his body, which indicated that he had been assaulted. It is true that the deceased was mentally ill and this was confirmed by his next of kin.
“It is alleged that the deceased was trying to break into someone’s house in the village. However, no arrests were made thus far, but the investigation into the matter continues,” said van Rooyen.
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