First suspect arrested for violence at Senekal court
Police Minister Bheki Cele has welcomed the arrest of one of the protesters who stormed the Senekal Magistrate’s Court building on Tuesday.
Tensions ran high in the small Free State town on Tuesday when a large crowd gathered outside during the court for the appearance of two suspects linked to the murder of young farmer Brendin Horner.
A 52-year suspect is being held for his role in the damage to state property.
The group of armed protesters stormed into the court building demanding the two suspects be handed over.
“The lawless acts that have been widely condemned, resulted in the vandalism of court property and a police vehicle was also overturned and set alight,” says Cele’s spokesperson Lirandzu Themba.
“Minister Cele is encouraged that a 52-year-old farmer has been arrested for his role in the alleged torching of the police vehicle.”
Themba says the minister has further called for more arrests to be made.
“Cele is calling for more arrests as it is clear the criminality that took place was a collective act that threatened the rule of law.”
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