Police are on high alert in Ratanda, in the south of Johannesburg, on Tuesday after residents vowed to continue demonstrations calling for justice for a man accused of shoplifting.
The 33-year-old man died at the local Shoprite supermarket at the weekend.
According to police, two men were accused of shoplifting and locked at the back of the store.
Community members are disputing the claim, alleging that the man was left in a cold room.
Gauteng police spokesperson Noxolo Kweza says an inquest docket has been opened while a case of common assault is being investigated.
“Two men accused of shoplifting were locked at the back of the store. One of the men died during closing time after complaining of stomach aches,” she said.
Shoprite has released a statement saying it will work with police as they conduct their investigation.
-EWN
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