An Esselen Park man died in hospital on April 22 after a mob assaulted him.
Three suspects had since been arrested in connection with the case but police need witnesses to come forward with information.
According to Capt Lesibana Molokomme, spokesperson for Norkem Park SAPS, sector vehicle members became aware of the assault at around 7am on Family Day.
“They received a complaint of attempted murder in an open veld next to a Greenfield RDP house. Upon arrival, police were informed that the victim was assaulted through mob justice,” Molokomme told Express.
Molokomme added that the victim was still alive when paramedics transported him to Tembisa Hospital, but he was declared dead upon arrival.
Anyone with information can contact Detective W/O Johan van Wyk on 083 254 5460 or 011 391 1814/5.
