ORANGE FARMS.- The Orange Farms police have arrested eleven suspects in connection with a fatal mob justice incident that occurred on Thursday at approximately 11:00 in Extension 10.

It is said that police were summoned to a murder crime scene and upon arriving they discovered the body of a man lying in the street near his home, having sustained severe bruises across his entire body.

The deceased was identified by his mother at the scene.

Police spokesperson, Sergeant Shaan Motsapi, said that initial investigation revealed that the assault stemmed from an earlier incident during the early hours of the morning in the same area.

Following the stabbing, angry community members traced the suspect and severely assaulted him.

Earlier, Motsapi said, a 38-year-old male was rushed to a local clinic after sustaining a fatal stab wound during an altercation with the deceased regarding a missing mobile phone and the victim subsequently succumbed to his injuries.

“​Following the stabbing, angry community members traced the suspect and severely assaulted him. He succumbed to multiple injuries at the scene,” explained Motsapi.

​A second case of murder has been opened for investigation regarding the mob justice incident, leading to the swift arrest of the 11 suspects.

​The Acting Station Commander of Orange Farm SAPS, Lieutenant Colonel Jean Andre Otto, strongly condemned the act of vigilantism.

​”Vigilantism is a criminal offense. Community members are urged to refrain from taking the law into their own hands or seeking unlawful revenge. We urge communities to work hand-in-glove with the police to eradicate crime within our neighbourhoods.” Without committing another crime.

​The arrested suspects will appear before the Vereeniging Magistrate’s court face charges of murder.