Irate mob sets police station on fire

An angry mob has set ablaze a Chilomoni Police Station in Blantyre and attacked police officials.

Violence erupted in the Chilomoni township following death of a resident, who was allegedly tortured by police.

The people said they torched the Police Station to avenge the death of their colleague.

They claim the person whose identinty was not immediately verified was killed by two police officers following an argument at a drinking joint.

Police have since teargassed the group in order to disperse it.

It is feared that suspects on remand at Chilomoni Police Station have run away following the fire.