SEBOKENG.- A plea has gone out to the community members to refrain from the acts of vigilantism after a man was murdered at the Sebokeng Hostel last Saturday.

A murder investigation is underway after a 28-year-old was murdered by a mob at the Sebokeng hostel in the early hours of Saturday.

The police were called to the scene where it is alleged that the man was assaulted by the community at Hostel 4. Police spokesperson, Sergeant Nthabiseng Mokhachane said that according to bystanders, the deceased tried to rape a 17-years-old girl, and that is when the community members started assaulting him.

“The deceased sustained wounds on his head, and he had bruises all over his body. He was found lying on the ground with signs of no life and was declared dead at the scene by the EMS.”

“The Station Commander, Brigadier Thembekile Kubone would like to plead with the community members to refrain from the acts of vigilantism and further advise that if a culprit is caught doing crime the community members can call the police for assistance,” Mokhachane ended.

The police urge the community members to participate in various structures of community patrols and to report any crimes in their respective areas.

Any person who may need police help can contact Sebokeng SAPS on 082 498 9563, 112, 10111, 08600 10111, or alternatively via MYSAPS.