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Man’s finger bitten off during brawl in Centurion pub

Police have arrested the alleged troublemaker

A man’s finger was bitten off during a brawl at a pub in Centurion on Saturday evening.

“Our volunteers were called to an assault in Wierda Park where two people were treated on scene for minor injuries including bite injuries,” said Ruan Heyns from Cert-SA.

“A person had to be taken to the hospital with an amputated finger after a part of his finger was bitten off by the alleged troublemaker.”

Wiedabrug police spokesperson Sergeant Divine Nkuna said the suspect was arrested that night.

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Man's finger bitten off during brawl in Centurion pub
Photo: CERT-SA

“I can confirm that the incident of assault with the purpose to inflict grievous bodily harm happened on Saturday around 19:00 and a case was opened,” she said.

“The suspect was arrested and will appear in court later today.”

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