[DC of the WEEK] Man found guilty of assault in Patata Draai
This week's Dimwitted Criminal of the Week award goes to a man who lives in Patata Draai.
A 51-year-old man has been found guilty of assaulting his female neighbour by hitting her on the forehead with a hammer. The incident happened on Wednesday, 3 May in Patata Draai, Hekpoort.
He was sentenced to one year’s imprisonment.
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In another case, 25-year-old Amos Mlambo was found guilty in the Krugersdorp Magistrates’ Court of possession of a dangerous weapon and intimidation.
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The accused threatened to kill his victim and police were called to the scene. Upon searching his bag, police found a knife.
He was found guilty on both charges and was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment or a R3 000 fine. He was declared unfit to posses a firearm.
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