The Metro police officer who had been arrested for culpable homicide has been released without bail after appearing in court on 19 June.
He was arrested early this week after being involved in an accident that resulted in three deaths, including that of a child.
Metro police spokesperson Chief Superintendent Wayne Minnaar said Lenasia police are investigating the case. He said the reason for the officer’s release without bail was because the case docket was not yet ready for court.
“He will be given a date when he has to appear before court,” Minnaar said.
MMC for Public Safety Michael Sun, who said he ‘strongly condemned the incident’, revealed that the accident occurred near the Golden Highway and Elephant Street in Vlakfontein Ext 1. The Metro police officer in question, the MMC said, was also suspected to be under the influence of alcohol.
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