Mob attacks would-be thieves
2006-07-21 11:38
Johannesburg - Two men were severely beaten by a mob when they were caught trying to break into a house in Mayfair, Johannesburg, on Thursday night, police said.
Constable Sefako Xaba said the men were caught by the members of the public outside a house in Mayfair.
"They sustained serious injuries during the assault," Xaba said on Friday.
The men were taken to South Rand hospital where they were in a critical condition.
No arrests have been made, said Xaba.
- SAPA