Suspected thief killed in Chatsworth mob justice incident

Suspected thief killed in Chatsworth mob justice incident

KwaZulu-Natal police are urging communities not to take the law into their own hands following the killing of a man in Chatsworth, south of Durban.

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The man was allegedly assaulted by a mob for stealing in Silverglen. 

 

KZN SAPS spokesperson Robert Netshiunda says police found his body in a stream in the area on Saturday night.


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"No one has been arrested as yet. Police are questioning members of the community. They are taking the law into their own hands, and that is a criminal offence. Those found to be involved in such lawlessness will be dealt with."  


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