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Africa-Press – Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span>Maphephe Mothabeng (35) of Motimposo in the district of Maseru appeared before Magistrate Nkhethoa Molapo charged with contravening Section 58(f) of Police Service Act No.7 of 1988.<\/p>\n

As per the charge sheet, the said accused on November 25, 2025 at Motimposo in the district of Maseru unlawfully and intentionally assaulted police constable Phekola by hitting him with a stone on the left knee of his foot while in the execution of his duty.<\/p>\n

Magistrate Molapo adviced the accused about his right to bail and legal representation.<\/p>\n

The prosecutor in this case told the court that the crown would not oppose bail.<\/p>\n

While applying for bail, Mothabeng stated that he is not married and he is self-employed.<\/p>\n

The court granted him bail of M350.<\/p>\n

The accused is remanded to December 09, 2025<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Lesotho. Maphephe Mothabeng (35) of Motimposo in the district of Maseru appeared before Magistrate Nkhethoa Molapo charged with contravening Section 58(f) of Police Service Act No.7 of 1988. 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