Kempton Park SAPS station commander, Brig Samuel Maredi, strongly condemned a mob justice incident at Kaalfontein informal settlement on May 31 when a suspect was killed.
“Two men allegedly got into an argument which lead to one being stabbed,” said Capt Jethro Mtshali, spokesperson for Kempton Park SAPS.
“Police were summoned to the scene and found the victim with several stab wounds. He was declared dead on the scene.”
Jethro also said the police returned to the settlement the following day.
“It appears the community later attacked the murder suspect. When police arrived they were informed that the suspect was attacked by the community and dumped in a drain at the settlement,” explained Jethro.
“The police’s diving unit was called to the scene and managed to find his body. We condemn the action of the community and encourage them to call the police when they have information about an incident or alleged suspect.”
