SCOTT-CROSSLEY SHOULD ROT IN JAIL, SAYS VICTIM
“MARK Scott-Crossley is a danger to society and does not deserve to live a free life.”
So says Silence Mabunda, the man who was allegedly run over by Scott-Crossley’s car in December 14. The incident happened near a shop in Kampersrus outside Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga.
Scott-Crossley is currently behind bars and is scheduled to apply for bail in the Naphuno Magistrate’s Court in Lenyenye near Tzaneen today. He made a brief appearance on Friday when the application was postponed to today.
The 48-year-old Scott-Crossley was arrested on January 18 after he handed himself over to the police after he was sought in connection with the attempted murder of Mabunda.
Mabunda, a 38-year-old father of four from Welverdiend village, was injured on both legs and is currently using crutches to walk. He said yesterday he would never forgive Scott-Crossley for the pain he inflicted on him.
According to Mabunda, he was inside a shop when his phone rang and as he was answering it Scott-Crossley grabbed the phone and smashed it on the floor. He picked up the phone and left the shop Mark ScottCrossley in court during his trial for the murder of Nelson Chisale. when Scott-Crossley allegedly got into his car and ran him over, breaking his legs.
Mabunda said he had not been able to report for work at the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre since the incident.
“I used to work to support my wife and children and I am now unable to do so because of the injuries inflicted on me by Scott-Crossley. I wish he could be sent to rot in jail,” he said.
“I want to sue that man for loss of income and for the injuries he has caused me. I did not do anything to provoke ScottCrossley and I still don’t know why he attacked me. Scott-Crossley deserves to be incarcerated for a very long time. He is a danger to society.”
Scott-Crossley is not new to controversy. He was convicted for feeding his worker, Nelson Chisale, to the lions after he threw him into an enclosure near Hoedspruit. Scott-Crossley spent four years in jail and was released on parole in 2008.
Police spokesman Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo said yesterday that they would oppose bail being granted to Scott-Crossley.
“Whereas we are aware of the suspect’s rights in terms of bail application, no process will be overlooked for purposes of giving any individual preferential treatment,” said Mojapelo.