Man assaulted and torched inside a VW Citi Golf at a tavern in Mpumalanga
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Kwaggafontein Police are seeking public assistance for suspects involved in the murder of two people at a local tavern.
Police Spokesperson Brigadier Selby Mohlala said the occurred on December 25th around 02:30 where two victims were burned inside a VW Citi Golf after being assaulted in what is said to be a retaliation.
The local police say they were notified about the said incident in which two persons were killed. When the members arrived at the scene they reportedly found one of the victims still burning inside the said vehicle.
Emergency medical personnel, including fire and rescue workers were also summoned to the scene however the victim could not be rescued.
“He was unfortunately certified dead by the paramedics. The other victim, who also sustained gunshot wounds was certified dead as well by the paramedics. Police are investigating the two murders and preliminary investigation has thus far revealed some allegations that the man who was torched, earlier fatally shot the other male victim after which he was allegedly assaulted by a group of people. It is further alleged that thereafter, he ran to his vehicle and that is when he was torched inside the car. The victim is yet to be identified” said Mohlala.
“No one has been arrested and police urge anyone with information that may assist in the investigation to call the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111 or send information via MySAPS App. All received information will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous.”
