Stop taking the law into your own hands

According to the Ivory Park SAPS communications officer, Warrant Officer Neldah Sekgobela, this follows the case where a 43-year-old man allegedly assaulted and killed his girlfriend in Tswelapele.

“The suspect was arrested after being assaulted by members of the community. He is still in hospital, under police guard. After the arrest, residents proceeded to the suspect’s house and allegedly burnt down his house. The police opened a case of arson, which is still under investigation,” she said.

W/O Sekgobela said residents are advised to report suspects to the SAPS and wait for the law to take its course.

The suspect is expected to appear in the Tembisa Magistrate’s Court soon.