POLICE at Omitara in the Omaheke region were left with some explaining to do after a man arrested on Friday committed suicide in his cell.
Petrus Rooinasie (28) was arrested on an assault charge on Friday morning, after allegedly fighting with another man at the village. Omaheke Police spokesperson Sergeant Michael Matengu said yesterday that Rooinasie was taken to an empty cell at the Police station, and shortly afterwards he was found hanging from the burglar bars.He had hanged himself with the drawstring from his sweatpants.His family have been informed of his death.Omaheke Police spokesperson Sergeant Michael Matengu said yesterday that Rooinasie was taken to an empty cell at the Police station, and shortly afterwards he was found hanging from the burglar bars.He had hanged himself with the drawstring from his sweatpants.His family have been informed of his death.
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