FIVE people have been arrested near Mtubatuba after a 20-year-old man was assaulted and burnt to death in Nkanini.
The incident happened at about 10pm yesterday.
The deceased was allegedly chased by a group of men in Ezwelisha and was later found burnt to death.
The five suspects, aged between 26 and 47, were arrested soon after Mtubatuba police were alerted and arrived at the scene.
No motive has been established, but a case of murder has been opened and investigations are underway.
The five suspects have been charged with murder and was scheduled to appear at the Mtubatuba Magistrate’s Court tomorrow (Wednesday).
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Mmamonnye Ngobeni, praised Mtubatuba police for their swift response to the incident and arresting the suspects.
