WATCH: Social media outrage after Randfontein mall assault
Police have confirmed two men have been arrested. WARNING: Not for sensitive viewers.
A photo taken inside a restaurant after the incident.
Randfontein police are investigating a case of assault after a video showing a man being assaulted at Tambotie Mall in Randfontein on Saturday, November 4, went viral on social media, Randfontein Herald reports
The incident apparently took place at about 5pm.
Social media overflowed with comments and questions, demanding answers.
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Captain Appel Ernst, Randfontein police spokesperson, confirmed that a case of assault was registered.
Lenette Nordin of Tambotie Mall centre managements has said: “We handed the CCTV footage over to the police, and are aware that two suspects were arrested during the weekend.
“We know that the incident occurred in the parking lot, and it was not the mall that was targeted. We want to put the community at ease about the situation. It was an unfortunate incident that happened.
“Everyone is still welcome at the mall.”
More information regarding the incident will be made available to the public soon.
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