‘After-tears’ gatherers attack JMPD officers in Soweto

A Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) officer is in a critical condition after he was attacked by more than 200 people while confiscating alcohol at an “after-tears” gathering in Protea Glen, Soweto.

The incident, according to JMPD spokesperson Wayne Minnaar, took place on Wednesday.

“Four officers responded to a complaint at an ‘after-tears’ party. More than 200 people were in attendance and were drinking alcohol,” said Minnaar.

“When the four officers requested them to disperse and confiscated alcohol, the people started attacking the officers.”

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Minnaar said three officers were injured while one was critically injured.

“He suffered a fractured nose, left hand and shoulder,” Minnaar said.

The officers have been discharged and two people have since been arrested.

A Volkswagen GTI was also impounded by the police as the investigation continues.

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