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Man assaulted with wooden plank, dies in hospital

MIDRAND - A man appeared at Tembisa Magistrates' Court on 14 December in connection with a murder which took place a week before at a tavern in Ivory Park Ext 11.

Ivory Park police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Neldah Sekobela, said it is alleged that the deceased and the suspect fought over a woman who was dancing with the deceased at the tavern.

Sekobela said, “The victim was allegedly assaulted with a wooden plank during the argument and was taken to hospital. He died a few days later in the hospital.”

The suspect was found and arrested in a taxi, which was about to leave for Zimbabwe, after police received a tip-off. Sekgobela explained that the suspect did not get bail as he is an illegal immigrant.

Details: Ivory Park Police Station 011 990 9600.

 

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