Three men wanted for assaulting elder
Pini Bothoko | Tuesday August 4, 2026 09:51
The incident is alleged to have occurred on Friday when the three suspects reportedly went to the victim's home and confronted him over the alleged stock theft.
The confrontation allegedly turned violent, with the trio assaulting and repeatedly kicking the man, leaving him with serious injuries.
Maun Police Station assistant commander, Assistant Superintendent Paul Basupi confirmed the incident to The Monitor.
Basupi said police they received a report from the victim and immediately arranged for him to be taken to Letsholathebe Memorial Hospital, where he remains admitted receiving treatment.
'The three men are known to the victim, and investigations are ongoing to locate and arrest them,' he revealed.
'According to the victim, they arrived at his home, accused him of stealing their cattle and then started assaulting and kicking him, leaving him seriously injured.'
Police have since launched investigations into the matter and are searching for the three suspects.