Boksburg North cops accused of assault to return to court in July

The four Boksburg North police officers accused of assaulting and torturing a Nigerian man into a coma on January 9 are expected back in the dock at the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court on July 14.

Constables Sakhile Mathaba, Mlondolozi Khalipha and Nkateko Hlogwane and Sergeant Sibusiso Shabangu appeared in court on June 7, where the case was postponed for disclosure.

They face charges of attempted murder, kidnapping and defeating the end of justice.

They were granted bail of R5 000 each on February 10.

The officers were arrested at work on February 1 by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID).

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