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A 52-year-old farmer was arrested Wednesday for his role in the burning of a police vehicle.
Violent demonstration by a group of farmers in front of the Senekal Magistrates Court in the Free State on October 6, 2020. Image: @ crimeairnetwork / Twitter
JOHANNESBURG – Police Minister Bheki Cele said Wednesday that he expected more arrests following the assault on a court building and the burning of a police van in front of the Senekal Magistrates Court in the Free State.
A 52-year-old farmer was arrested for his involvement in the police vehicle fire.
Farmers were angered Tuesday over the murder of 22-year-old Brendin Horner, whose body was left hanging from a pole after he was stabbed and strangled.
A large crowd stormed the court building demanding that two suspects be handed over to them.
SENEKAL COURT pic.twitter.com/dnIVD7CurA
– REZA (@crimeairnetwork) October 6, 2020
“Police Minister Bheki Cele has welcomed the arrest of the first suspect implicated in the violent demonstrations by a group of farmers in front of the Senekal Magistrates Court. Minister Cele is encouraged that a 52-year-old farmer has been arrested for his involvement in the alleged fire of the police vehicle, ”the minister’s spokesman, Lirandzu Themba, said in a statement.
“Cele is calling for more arrests, as it is clear that the crime that took place was a collective act that threatened the rule of law.”
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