‘After-tears’ gatherers assault JMPD officers in Soweto
The incident, in line with JMPD spokesperson Wayne Minnaar, came about on Wednesday.
“4 officers responded to a grievance at an ‘after-tears’ occasion. Greater than 200 individuals have been in attendance and have been consuming alcohol,” mentioned Minnaar.
“When the 4 officers requested them to disperse and confiscated alcohol, the individuals began attacking the officers.”
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Minnaar mentioned three officers have been injured whereas one was critically injured.
“He suffered a fractured nostril, left hand and shoulder,” Minnaar mentioned.
The mentioned officers have been discharged and two individuals have since been arrested.
A Volkswagen GTI was additionally impounded by the police because the investigation continues.
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