Three police officers arrested over Spitzkoppe assault

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2025-09-17

Swakopmund 09 September 2025 - Melvin Areseb who was reportedly assaulted by three police officers after responding to a domestic dispute involving him and his romantic partner in Spitzkoppe on 22 August. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 17 SEP (NAMPA) – The Namibian Police in the Erongo Region has confirmed the arrest of three police officers in connection with the alleged brutal assault of a 44-year-old man at Spitzkoppe several weeks ago.
Erongo Police spokesperson, Senior Inspector Judith Shomongula, on Wednesday confirmed that the officers were taken into custody following investigations into the incident.
The three are accused of assaulting Melvin Areseb after r...

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