Attempted Housebreaking Suspect Arrested- Port Elizabeth

South African Police Services

Attempted Housebreaking Suspect Arrested- Port Elizabeth
Male victim hit on the head during farm attack

During the early hours on Saturday morning, a 40 year old vagrant was shot in his arm by a security official who responded to an alarm at a business in Milpark, Port Elizabeth.

It is alleged that when the two security officials arrived, they spotted the suspect breaking a window at the premises. The suspect then lashed out at the officers with a stick.

He also damaged their vehicle in the process. As one security guard fired a warning shot, the suspect lunged towards him. He was shot in his arm and was taken to hospital for treatment.

A case of Attempted housebreaking at business premises and Malicious Damage to Property was opened against him.

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SOURCESouth African Police Services