Two men have been treated in hospital after being caught by angry community members who had accused them of committing an armed robbery. A video of the incident shows the community members beating the men in and around a traffic police vehicle where the accused robbers had sought refuge. TheNorth West MEC for Community SafetyWessels Morweng said the incident was recorded on Monday along the R503 between Klerksdorp and Hartbeesfontein.
Morweng stated that two men accused of committing an armed robbery were being chased by community members, who had flagged down a patrolling traffic officer. “The suspects, who were being pursued, ran for cover in a traffic vehicle,” stated the MEC. The community members quickly pushed aside the traffic officer and began assaulting the two alleged criminals.
The two men, aged 26 and 44, were severely beaten and were taken to hospital for treatment under police watch. “The traffic officer called the police, who responded quickly, and the community members fled from the scene,” stated the MEC. A firearm and ammunition believed to be used in the armed robbery was later handed to the authorities by the community members. Traffic officers attacked: North West.pic.twitter.com/zmpWfXQXdK
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