An investigation by police into a case of malicious damage to property following an attack on a Clicks Store by a group of people at the Lemon Tree shopping Centre in Alberton on Monday morning, September 7, has led to the arrest of five suspects.
According to Brigadier Mathapelo Peters, “It is reported that the employees had locked themselves inside the store after receiving a warning of the planned EFF protest against Clicks Stores, and that a group of people clad in EFF regalia were coming for this particular store.”
“On arrival of the latter group at the store and finding the doors locked, the suspects allegedly smashed and broke down the windows and the door, forcing entry into the store where they caused further damage including a fire that was swiftly contained. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be confirmed,” she said.
Alberton SAPS immediately activated and collaborated with the Ekurhuleni District trio task team and swiftly arrested five suspects whose ages range from 21 to 40.
“Their court appearance is yet to be determined,” concludes Peters.
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VIEW GALLERY: The aftermath after EFF supporters allegedly set Clicks Pharmacy at Lemon Tree Shopping Centre alight on Monday morning.
Photos supplied by EMS
