By Obakeng Maje
Bloemhof-North West police allegedly arrested 40 people for public violence and malicious damage to properties in Boitumelong location in Bloemhof.

Colonel Emelda Setlhako said that the community stoned the houses belonging to the mayor and two councillors.

“The community  also burnt down the municipal office in the location and damaged the community hall. It is alleged that several tuck-shops belonging to the Bangladesh Nationals have also looted and damaged” Selthako said.

The situation is still tense and the police are monitoring the situation.-TDN
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