the monitor

Man found in pool of blood

Man in pool of blood PIC: TIMES OF ISRAEL
Man in pool of blood PIC: TIMES OF ISRAEL

Police are investigating a case in which a 40-year-old man was found lying in a pool of blood by the roadside, suspected to have been stabbed with a sharp object on Saturday night.

Tlokweng Police Station Commander, Superintendent Unoziba Rari, stated that the victim was discovered not far from a nightclub in Lesunyana ward, Tlokweng, with two stab wounds.

He said the matter was reported around 2:20am. “Police rushed to the crime scene and transported the victim to Mafitlhakgosi clinic, where he is currently receiving medical assistance. He has sustained stab wounds on his calf and waist. According to the victim's account, he was attacked and stabbed by two men with a sharp object who later fled the scene,” he said.

Editor's Comment
Mob justice isn't just

A young man suspected of breaking into a car was seized by residents, severely assaulted, and died in the hospital within an hour. We unreservedly condemn this mob justice. It is not a solution to crime, but a criminal offence that turns citizens into murderers.Residents are understandably angry about theft. The person who raised the alarm at 4am acted lawfully, and the neighbours who rushed to help showed community spirit. But what followed was...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up