Pensioners to appear in court over death of 75-year-old at retirement village

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An altercation between the victim and the accused is believed to have occurred during an early morning trip to the bathroom

Image for illustrative purposes. Photo: iStockThe victim is believed to have encountered the pair while making a trip to the bathroom around 4am on Thursday 30 May.

“The victim allegedly bumped one of the suspects who hit the former with his crutches. The suspect’s companion apparently joined his friend and they both assaulted the victim,” confirmed North West police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Amanda Funani.The victim sustained injuries to the head and unfortunately died before reaching the hospital.

The man, whose identify is being withheld pending investigations, was declared dead at the scene, while the woman was taken to hospital for treatment.In nearby Mamaola, a 42-year-old man was shot in the upper body and pronounced dead at the scene. The circumstance around the shooting is still unknown topolice spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba urged any member of the public who may have information the incidents to contact their nearest police station as soon as possible.

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

 

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