An angry crowd damaged the Mohlakeng Police station after trying to catch two men who attacked and killed a woman on Darius Mhlongo Street on 1 January.
The two men were seen assaulting a woman on Darius Mhlongo Street and members of the community intervened, chasing the suspects.
According to Randfontein SAPS spokesperson Captain Appel Ernst, the two fled on foot and ran to their home were they hid until the group dispersed.
Shortly after this, they emerged both yielding dangerous weapons, found the woman again and continued their assault, eventually beating her to death..
According to Ernst, members of the community saw the incident and once again chased the suspects through the streets of Mohlakeng.
The two men aged 19 and 35-years-old ran to the police station desperate for protection from the residents, who gave chase.
“Police officers took the two men into custody for their own protection,” says Ernst.
The group of residents were furious and demanded that police hand them over.
Tempers flared and the crowd began damaging the police station and police property in protest.
“Police officers managed to calm the crowd down and details of the attack on the woman emerged.
“An investigation was carried out at the scene were the fight started and they discovered the badly beaten body of the woman.
“Paramedics were called to the scene but she was declared dead upon their arrival.
“I can confirm that the two men were then arrested for murder.
“They appeared at the Randfontein Magistrates’ Court on 6 January where their case was remanded,” says Ernst.
