While in jail the man contracted HIV and was forcibly tattooed. Click here to read about his ordeal👇
He remained behind bars from 25 May 2015 until 26 July 2017 when charges were withdrawn because of lack of evidence. He was released from custody and “told to go home”.
When the police officers went to Mr T’s home, his grandmother had shown them his room where they found another bottle with coins and two school bags. Mr T said the jail was dirty and overcrowded. There was violence and fighting and he was tattooed by force. He learnt he was HIV positive when he went for a surgical procedure while behind bars.
She said the police officers who arrested him had not properly exercised their discretion and the arrest was unlawful.“No information, including the charge sheet, was placed before this court as to why the bail application was opposed. The police docket was also of no assistance. The investigating officer did not testify.”
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