Two arrested for attack on police officers
The suspects will be charged and will appear in the Wentworth Magistrates Court soon.
Police officers in Lamontville arrested two suspects both aged 38 for attacking police officers on Thursday, 19 September 2019.
“Police were escorting the sheriff of the court to execute an eviction order on the premises at Ntuli Street when they met up with an unruly crowd. A group of people attacked the officials, preventing them from executing their duties. They pelted stones, injuring one police officer and damaging the police vehicle,” explained provincial police spokesperson Captain Nqobile Gwala.
Two suspects were arrested and a case of malicious damage to property, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and public violence was opened at Lamontville police station for investigation. The suspects will be charged and will appear in the Wentworth Magistrates Court soon.
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