Six arrested for Wyebank mob attack

SIX people aged between 20 and 63 were arrested by Pinetown detectives for the murder of a 27-year-old victim in Wyebank

Pinetown SAPS communications officer, Capt Bongumusa Manqele said it is alleged on Wednesday, 27 September at about 9pm, the victim was at his house in Canna Crescent, Wyebank when a group of people came to fetch him.

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“The victim was accused of theft and was assaulted with sjamboks and was later rescued by his family who rushed him to the clinic,” said Manqele.

The victim died of his injuries at the clinic. A case of murder was registered at Pinetown police station for investigation.

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The arrested suspects will be charged for murder and are expected to appear in court soon.

eThekwini Inner and Outer West Acting Cluster Commander, Brigadier Gerald Singh has condemned the killing of the victim.

“We urge all members of the community to report crime to the police and not to take law into their own hands,” he said.