A suspect is under investigation by Alex police for the alleged common assault of a victim he beat up for not buying him a beer.
According to the spokesperson for the police station, Captain Allie Kodisang, the assault occurred at 8pm on 22 April at a 14th Avenue residence.
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The suspect is said to have asked the victim to buy him a bottle of beer and allegedly punched him in the face three times when he said he did not have any money.
The victim bled profusely from the assault.
Details: Alex Police Station 011 431 7718/9.
Edited by Stacey Woensdregt
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