Biker club rivalry leads to shooting in Malvern
A case of attempted murder has been registered and is being investigated.
ACCORDING to Malvern SAPS communications officer, W/O Radhika Marimuthu, an unconfirmed dispute between rival motor bike clubs, resulted in a shooting at a pub in Malvern, Queensburgh.
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“It is alleged the suspect shot the victim and drove off . The victim was later transported to a local hospital where he had undergone treatment. Subsequent to that the suspect handed himself over to the police at Malvern station the next Monday morning,” W/O Marimuthu.
“The suspect was arrested and detained and has appeared in court,” added W/O Marimuthu.
According to W/O Marimuthu the suspect and victim belong to two rival motor biking clubs.
A case of attempted murder has been registered and is being investigated.
The station commander, Lt-Col Valarine Reddy, said she commends the detective for working around the clock investigating this case.
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