Two men from Swanieville in Kagiso have been arrested for allegedly beating a man with a hammer.

Captain Solomon Sibiya, the Kagiso Police spokesperson said the two men aged 34 and 35 were arrested on Tuesday night, 4 August and were due to appear in the Kagiso Magistrates’ Court today (Thursday, 6 August).

The victim told police that at about 7.30pm on Thursday, 30 July, the two men approached him to enquire where two of his friend were. The man knew the two men, who alleged that the friends had stolen cash and a cellphone from them. They told the victim to take them to his friends, but when they arrived they could not find them.

The two men then dragged and assaulted the victim. They also used a hammer in the process.

He was later rescued by his friend’s brother after which he went to hospital to be treated for his injuries. The matter was referred to Kagiso Police and a case of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm was opened.”

Brigadier Themba Maduna, the Kagiso Police station commander issued a warning to perpetrators. “Taking the law into your own hands will never be tolerated. There is no exception. No person will just go around assaulting people and expect to walk free as if nothing had happened. We will not rest until we find you.”