Free State police have finally arrested two men in connection with the headless body of a man that was found burnt beyond recognition in Phuthaditjhaba more than a month ago.
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The charred, headless body was initially discovered in a ditch by residents of the Masimong section of Namahadi on 6 June.His family then came forward to identify him, and confirmed his identify to the police.According to Free State police spokesperson Warrant Officer Mmako Mophiring, when they were called to the scene, they discovered that the victim's private parts had been removed, which made it hard to determine the gender.
Mophiring added that they had initially arrested one suspect, and the other had fled the scene, but eventually handed himself over to the police.The two suspects, aged 24 and 28, are expected to appear before the Phuthaditjhaba Magistrate's Court soon, facing charges of murder. Gauteng police spokesperson Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said police were investigating a case of murder following the discovery.
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