Orlando Pirates star Thembinkosi Lorch has been found guilty of assault by a court in Randburg on Tuesday, according to reports.
The 30-year-old was found guilty by Randburg Magistrate's Court on Tuesday for assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm of then-girlfriend Fundiswa Nokuphiwa Mathithibala.
Lorch was arrested in 2020 for domestic violence in relation to a complaint laid by Mathithibala with the Midrand Police and was later released on bail for R2 000. However, the player was found guilty on Tuesday, 6 June 2023.
"Fundiswa Nokuphiwa Mathithibala said she was visiting Lorch when he left her at his home to go out with his friend," NPA regional spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane said, as per IOL.
"Mathithibala saw that it was getting late and messaged him to return her car keys.
"On arrival, an argument ensued and Lorch became violent towards her and started to strangle her, beat her whilst pulling her up and down.
"She called for help and his friend came to her rescue."
Mjonondwane adding that Lorch and his witness not giving a good impression in court.
"The accused did not have any injuries, which meant that he was the aggressor," Mjonondwane added.
"The accused and his witness did not create a good impression in court and appeared to be not credible witnesses, and the case was postponed to July 23, 2023, for sentencing proceedings," Mjonondwane added.
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