Times Of Swaziland: SOCCER STAR HELD FOR BOOTS THEFT

SOCCER STAR HELD FOR BOOTS THEFT
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Sanele Jele on 23/10/2024 09:58:00


MBABANE – A local soccer star is expected to appear in court today, for an
alleged theft of soccer boots.
Reports indicate that the player, who plays for one of the prominent teams in
the country, was arrested yesterday morning for the theft. The player is
scheduled to appear today at the Mbabane Magistrates Court, to answer on the
charges preferred against him. He cannot be named pending his appearance in
court.
The value of the stolen boots could not be ascertained at the time of compiling
this report. Details on the incident were scanty and the name of the complainant
remained unknown, by late yesterday. Those close to the player confirmed
learning about his arrest, after one of them was informed by the soccer star
about the latest developments. Notably, the player was not in action in the past
weekend.
Meanwhile, Chief Police Information Communications Officer Senior Superintendent
Phindile Vilakati confirmed the arrest of a man for the said offence. However,
as per standard procedure, the name of the suspect could not be revealed.
“Yes, we have a soccer player who has been arrested and will appear in court
tomorrow (today),” Vilakati said briefly.