One of two suspected thieves was killed by a mob of angry villagers on Monday night in Phnom Penh’s Meanchey district. The two thieves had fired four bullets and injured two people while attempting to rob them in Boeung Tumpon commune.

Sok Seng, a Meanchey district police officer, said the two thieves were attempting to rob a couple of their money and possessions. “During the robbery, one of the suspects fired four bullets at the victims, causing the husband serious wounds on his left thigh. His wife also suffered leg injuries,” he said. “They tried to snatch a bag away from the wife, but could not get it.”

 

“After hearing the shooting, villagers living nearby immediately intervened,” he added. “They surrounded and caught one of suspects. After catching the suspect, a mob of people began beating him, leading to his death.” Mr Seng said police arrived on scene after the thief had been killed, and that they then sent the two victims to hospital. He identified the victims as Khean Kimsrong, 30, and his wife Hy Kimhour, 34.

 

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Community policing at its best

It was only a year or so ago a bus driver was lynched in Bangkok after running over a few people. 

There is a small part of me that is actually quite satisfied with that outcome 

20 minutes ago, foxboy said:

There is a small part of me that is actually quite satisfied with that outcome 

 

Me too.

Problem. Solved.

In villages and towns in Cambodia this is the way they deal with things.  No point in relying on the police to do anything.  They were probably parked around the corner waiting for the people to do their job for them.  I have every sympathy for the people and applaud them for stepping up. Live by the sword and all that!

39 minutes ago, UnkleMoooose said:

Problem. Solved.

Only half the problem.....

Great job they should've done the others too.