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He was reportedly attacked during a clash involving members of two rival gangs in the town, 60 km south of Bloemfontein.\r<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The gang attack reportedly occurred on 20 May at about 16:00 and the suspect was arrested a day after the incident. It is believed that the suspect is a gang member.\r<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lt. Col Thabo Covane, provincial spokesperson for the Free State police, said the arrest had been made following a tracing operation by members of the provincial Anti-Gang unit and Reddersburg Detectives. 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