Five suspects arrested for mob justice in Hartbeesfontein

Mluleki Mrwebi
29 January 2014

Hartbeesfontein police have confirmed that they have arrested five suspects on allegations of kidnapping and attempted murder.

It is alleged that the suspects took a 22 year-old man tortured him before they set him alight. 

The suspects appeared at the Hartbeesfontein Magistrate court today and their case was postponed to February the 4th.

Police Spokesperson Pelonomi Makau said the victim managed to take off his t-shirt and rolled on the ground to extinguish the fire but he was badly burnt on the head and face.

Makau added that the suspects will remain in police custody.

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