Mpumalanga mob assaults man ‘trying to dump human parts’
A man (38) had been rescued from the wrath of an angry mob after he was allegedly caught trying to dump a woman’s dismembered body.
It’s alleged the man was caught in the act on Sunday afternoon when he raised the attention of three women who saw him pushing a trolley that appeared too heavy for him.
“The ladies then stopped a certain taxi operator driving in a kombi at the traffic lights, narrated what they observed, and requested him to assist in investigating. Upon seeing them, the bag fell from the man's trolley. His bag was opened by one of these concerned citizens and it was a surprise when the human body of a lady was found inside,” says provincial police spokesperson Selvy Mohlala.
It’s alleged the victim is a 19-year-old woman.
The graphic video of the reported incident has gone viral on social media, where the bloodied suspect is seen lying on the ground while the black unzipped bag containing the body parts is on the ground nearby.
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Mohlala adds: “The police in Barberton were immediately called however when they arrived some community members had already started assaulting him. Be as it may, police managed to calm down the situation and the suspect was rescued from the angry mob. The man was arrested and then taken to hospital to receive treatment under police guard.”
The motive, as well as cause, of death, is yet to be established and a post-mortem will be conducted.
Currently, police investigation continues to unearth this whole shocking incident.
