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Robber arrested after being shot in the leg in Tweni

The injured man was handed over to Saps.

February 23, 2023
Shona Aylward Less than a minute
The injured man. Photo by Lazer 911.

A robber was stopped in his tracks after a quick-thinking neighbour shot him in the leg.

Lazer 911 Security dispatch centre responded to a call for assistance on the emergency WhatsApp group of a break-in, in progress on Surtees Road in Umtentweni at around 11:00 this morning.

Lazer 911’s Armed Response Units were immediately dispatched and on arrival arrested a man with stolen goods who was trying to flee the premises, after being shot in the leg by the neighbour.

The intruder was handed over to the Saps for further investigation.

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February 23, 2023
Shona Aylward Less than a minute

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Shona Aylward is a vastly experienced journalist working as a senior reporter. Aside from her extensive community involvement and story writing, she is also involved in creative page layout, and the various media platforms. Shona began her career with Caxton at the Southlands Sun. Previous to this she worked in the marketing industry for surf magazines. Shona is a renown 'greenie' and champions environmental causes. She is also Mom to a number of dogs and cats, and the occasional uninvited snake. When she can find some spare time, it's usually to the beach that she heads.
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