Swift work by Hillbrow Police has resulted in the arrests of at least two suspects in connection with the brutal stabbing of a woman in Hillbrow on 3 May.
City Buzz previously reported that at about 5.45am on 3 May, the victim was making her way to work along the intersection of Quartz and Peterson Streets when she was ambushed by two knife-wielding assailants who demanded her cellphone near the hijacked Vannin Court building.
When she refused to comply, she was allegedly violently stabbed by at least one of the assailants and sustained multiple stab wounds on both hands.
Two cellphones were taken from the victim, with one reportedly found at the scene after the suspects fled. The woman, in her mid-20s, who’s identity is known to City Buzz, was transported to Charlotte Maxeke Hospital for further treatment and has since been discharged.
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However, new information was released by Hillbrow Police on 11 May.
“Two suspects have been arrested so far,” said Zondo, who added that the complainant initially said she was accosted by three assailants. Later she indicated to police that only two had apprehended her.
“One of the suspects was arrested in the vicinity of Vannin Court on 4 May, the day after the incident took place, while one was picked in Berea yesterday (10 May),” said Zondo. “The suspects will appear in the Joburg Magistrates’ Court today, on charges of armed robbery and assault with the intent of causing grievous bodily harm.”
He added, “Members have worked on the case around the clock to ensure that the suspects are brought to book. Fortunately, they were successful in doing so.”
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City Buzz will be at court to provide timely updates when the two suspects make their first appearance in court this morning.
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