Man assaulted by drug dealer

VERULAM – A man was seriously injured after he was allegedly assaulted by a known drug dealer on Maple Drive in Trenance Park on Sunday. Residents contacted Reaction Unit South Africa officers requesting assistance for the unconscious male. One caller informed the controller on duty that the man was the victim of a hit and run accident. The victim sustained injuries to his head. He appeared concussed and provided limited information. While attending to the scene, Reaction Officers received information that the male had been assaulted by a drug dealer operating in the area. Circumstances leading up to the attack were not immediately established. The Verulam SAPS are investigating further.