Three arrested for allegedly shooting and robbing 10-year-old girl

Three suspects aged between 17 and 19 are due to appear in court on Monday for allegedly shooting and robbing a 10-year-old girl in KwaZulu-Natal.

Provincial police spokesperson Captain Nqobile Gwala said the three suspects were due to appear at the Estcourt Magistrate’s Court on Monday, facing charges of attempted murder and robbery.

“They were arrested a few hours after they allegedly shot and robbed a 10-year-old girl at Wembezi last night. The stolen cellphone was also recovered from the suspects,” Gwala said.

She added that it was alleged that on Thursday night at around 7.45pm, the victim was returning home from a shop when she was attacked by the suspects.

“The victim was shot and wounded on her right arm. She was robbed of her cellphone and the suspects fled the scene after the incident. The injured victim was taken to a local healthcare facility for treatment and a case of attempted murder and robbery was opened at the Wembezi police station.

“Police officers were mobilised and launched an investigation which resulted in the swift arrest of the suspects.”

(Compiled by Makhosandile Zulu)

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