Centurion woman dies after being set alight

A young Centurion woman has burnt to death after she was set on fire, Centurion Rekord reports.

A 31-year-old man was arrested on Monday morning in connection with her death.

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Police spokesperson Captain Augustinah Selepe said the woman was killed in Itereleng informal settlement opposite Laudium on Sunday night.

“The community informed police about the incident where a woman was burnt and taken to hospital. Upon arrival, they found the body of a woman with burn wounds on her upper body,” she said.

“It alleged that the two had an argument on Sunday night which result[ed] in the violence,” she said.

Selepe said the man also suffered a burn wound.

“He’s currently in hospital under police guard. A murder is being investigated.”

Selepe said he was taken into custody during a police operation, that also saw people being arrested over selling liquor without a licence, possession of dagga, assault and traffic violations.