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Man assault two brothers in Tsakane, kills one

The suspect went on to assault them. The two victims managed to run away but one of the victims died along Mawuwane Street.

Tsakane – Police are investigating a case of assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm and murder after two men were assaulted on Saturday evening.

It is alleged the two victims were standing with his deceased brother at one of the gate along Hukai street, Extension Eight when they were approached by a resident who asked them why they were standing in that street.

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The suspect accused the two brother for a spate of house break-ins in the area.

Tsakane police spokesperson Sgt Lerato Mngomezulu says the suspect blew the whistle calling on the community.

“The suspect went on to assault them. The two victims managed to run away but one of the victims died along Mawuwane Street.

“A sector reaction vehicle was dispatched by radio control to the scene,” she says.

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Mngomezulu is urging the residents to refrain from taking the law into their own hands but to call the police.

“No one has been arrested and police are calling on anyone with information to come forward,” she says.

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