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By Nameera Sarjoo

Journalist


Suspected thief shot by paramedic in Ladysmith

It is alleged that the man tried to attack the paramedic after being caught in the act of stealing.


A suspected robber was shot on Thursday morning by a paramedic in Ladysmith.

According to Ladysmith Gazette, it is alleged that the man tried to attack the paramedic after being caught in the act of stealing.

The suspect was shot in the hip and was taken to hospital.

Updates to follow as more information is made available.

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