1 person arrested in connection with Zanzou nightclub torture
The suspect was arrested in Yeoville on Thursday night following a video of the men in their 20s being sexually and physically assaulted.
Zanzou nightclub in Pretoria. Picture: Katlego Jiyane/EWN
JOHANNESBURG - Police say one person has been arrested in connection with the torture of patrons at Zanzou nightclub in Pretoria.
The suspect was arrested in Yeoville on Thursday night following a video of the men in their 20s being sexually and physically assaulted.
The footage was widely circulated online this week sparking public outrage and leading to police hunting eight perpetrators.
The police's Athlenda Mathe said more arrests would be made.
“We can confirm that this suspect was arrested in Yeoville with assistance and collaboration with JMPD on Thursday evening just after 10 pm. He was identified by this group of officers while he conducting patrols. They could identify him from some of the videos that had been circulating.”
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