Monday, 26 September 2011

DEATH IN POLICE CELLS

The police in Haenertsburg have opened two counts of murder after the death of two awaiting trial prisoners. The two victims- Cassius Mashele(20)-awaiting trial for rape in Ritavi and Agreement Mongwe(20)- awaiting trial for murder in Ritavi, were allegedly assaulted to death in the Haenertsburg police cells between the 13 and 14 June 2011 in the evening.

The two killed appear connected and were in separate cells, it is alleged that the two victims were assaulted in their cells by fourteen awaiting trial prisoners.

The Independent Complaints Directorate was informed about the incident in order to conduct independent investigations.

Fourteen suspects were identified and have already appeared before court. The cases of murder for the fourteen suspects are postponed to 6 September 2011 pending further police investigations.

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