Man killed by mob after being found raping a woman
An unknown man has been beaten to death by an instant mob after he was found allegedly raping a woman.
The incident happened in Luanshya on the Copperbelt.
Copperbelt Police Commissioner PEACEWELL MWEEMBA says the man believed to be in his mid 30s was allegedly caught in the act when a mob descended on him.
Mr MWEEMBA says upon being informed, police rushed to the scene and took the suspect to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Mr MWEEMBA says the body of the deceased is in Thompson district hospital Mortuary awaiting identification and burial.
