After months of investigation, officers from the Katlehong Police Station recently arrested two men in connection with the robbery and assault of a 16-year-old boy.<\/p>\n
It is alleged that the two men, aged 20 and 21 respectively, robbed the minor in the Sali Section of Katlehong, on March 7.<\/p>
During the robbery, in which the men made off with a cellphone and R30, the young victim was also assaulted.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe matter was reported to the police and investigations started from the day of incident,\u201d said corporate communication official for the Katlehong police, Capt Mega Ndobe.<\/p>
After following several leads, the men were arrested and taken to the Katlehong Police Station.<\/p>\n
The accused will appear in the Palm Ridge Magistrate\u2019s Court soon, where they will face charges of robbery and assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm.<\/p>\n
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