When police arrived they were taken to the emergency room where the body of man lay on a stretcher. The nurse on duty stated that the man was brought into Phola Clinic, his breathing was heavy, and he passed away shortly after arriving at the clinic.
The victim was bleeding from the mouth and appeared to be badly beaten.
The victim was found to have been allegedly stealing from a house when he was assaulted by two men and a woman.
The three suspects were later arrested by Ogies detectives and charged for the alleged murder of the deceased.
They appeared at Ogies Court on July 27, the case of murder was remanded for July 28.
The Ogies Station Commander urges the community not to take the law into their on hands. The Ogies SAPS can be reached on 013 643 1111 and Phola Station on 076 605 4760. The Ogies detectives can be contacted on 013 643 1919.
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