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Accused walks free after 'biting constable’s ear off'

Monday, June 05, 2023 | 1360 Views |

The state has failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt against a man they charged for biting a police constable's ear off late last year.

The now free man, Thuto Maduke had been charged with a single count of grievous harm after he allegedly chewed off a police officer’s left ear flap. The incident took place at Gathwane police post on August 29, 2022.

During trial, Maduke pleaded not guilty to the particular charge.

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