A young woman was attacked and killed by four American Pit Bulls in Namibia Square, Mangaung.
According to police spokesperson Thabo Covane, at around 15:00 on Monday, 17 June, a case of culpable homicide was opened at the Mangaung Police Station after police received a report about a female who was attacked by four dogs in Namibia Square, near Bloemfontein.
“The police rushed to the scene and found the 28-year-old victim lying on the ground, severely bitten by the dogs. The injuries were mostly on the lower parts of the body. Members at the scene had to put down three of the dogs, while the other was taken to safety with its puppies by the local SPCA,” said Covane.
He added that the 28-year-old victim was declared dead on the scene by EMS personnel.
Investigations continue.
Compiled by Justine Fortuin
