Two killed in Olievenhoutbosch mob justice attack
Three men were killed and two others injured during an
alleged mob justice attack in Olievenhoutbosch on Sunday afternoon.
Police spokesperson Tumisang Moloto says in the first incident, police managed to rescue three people who were being attacked by angry community members - accusing them of terrorising the community.
One of the victims died in hospital.
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Moloto says in the second incident, two suspects allegedly robbed a tuckshop and subsequently got into a heated argument resulting in one of the men shooting and killing his accomplice.
"The community members gave chase and apprehended the suspect and they assault him with stones. He also succumbed to his injuries.”
Police are investigating two cases of murder but have not made any arrests.
Moloto says police are again appealing to members of the public not to take the law into their own hands.