BY Obakeng Maje

Rustenburg- Police were summoned to attend a complaint of possible mob justice at Thekwane village near Rustenburg on Monday. It is alleged that the complainant pointed out the 33 year old man as one of the suspects who robbed him at his house in the early hours of Monday.

“On arrival, the police found the suspect already being assaulted by the community members. They were in disagreement whether to hand him to the police or take the law into their own hands”Captain Makau said.

The group that wanted mob justice started to be very vocal.

 The police tried to calm the situation down by agreeing with members of the community to gather at a local school in order to explain and clarify the procedure. When the police arrived at the school they found the gate blocked with stones. While trying to clear the gate the community started attacking the police by throwing stones.

“The police retaliated with warning shots trying to disperse the volatile community members”Captain Makau continues.

Five police vehicles were severely damaged and no injuries were reported.

The 33-year old suspect was arrested and charged with house-robbery and will appear in Bafokeng magistrate’s court today.

 Communities are warned  not to take the law into their own hands and urged to work hand in hand with the Police.

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