A man a mob believed was a car thief is beaten before police can intervene.
An incident of mob justice took place on Rocky Street in Yeoville near the local library following an alleged attempted theft on 6 June.
The situation started at approximately 9am when it is alleged that the suspect attempted to break into a parked vehicle but was soon caught by local residents, who had to lock himself in the vehicle for safety.
A man hides in a car with a mob baying for his blood outside.
According to an eyewitness, “The police were called in and, by this point, a large group of people had gathered around the vehicle.
“He was scared for his safety as people outside wanted to deal with him as soon as he got out. The residents of Yeoville are tired of the theft out of motor vehicles if I should add.”
