A ‘parliament’ of swift and violent mob justice

Crime suspects ‘tried’ in open space in Adelaide township, often with fatal consequences

At the intersection of two unmarked streets in Adelaide’s Lingelethu township, the road widens slightly and borders a vacant plot with a large tree — forming an unofficial town square of sorts.

During the day the square is quiet and unassuming...

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