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Assault and firearm robbery, Chatsworth father and son arrested

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Assault and firearm robbery, Chatsworth father and son arrested
Assault and firearm robbery, Chatsworth father and son arrested

A multi-disciplinary operation was conducted on 24 June 2021, where the team was following up information about the suspects that were linked in a case where a male victim was severely assaulted in Chatsworth.

An operation was put in place to search for the involved suspects. The team managed to nail two suspects Kesavan Isaac Naidoo (41) and Carlton Naidoo (19). They were arrested on Table Street in Shallcross.

It is alleged that on 7 June 2021 at 14:45, a 46-year-old victim was at Chatsworth when he was severely assaulted and pointed with a firearm by the known suspects who are part of a gang that is operating in Chatsworth. His magazine with ammunition was also stolen by the suspects.

A firearm that belonged to the suspect’s wife was seized by police for further investigation. The suspects appeared in the Chatsworth Magistrates’ Court today on charges of attempted murder, pointing of a firearm and theft.

They were remanded in custody until 2 July 2021.

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