The Provincial Commissioner of the Northern Cape, Lieutenant General Risimati Peter Shivuri has strongly condemned the attack on police.
On 21 August 2020, in the afternoon at about 16:30, police in Roodepan followed up on information about theft at Ivory Park. Two suspects were located and they attacked police. They were arrested for assault on police, resisting arrest and possession of dangerous weapons.
Eight people stormed Roodepan police station armed with knives and demanded the release of the two suspects. Police managed to arrest the suspects for conspiring to assist and incite escape from lawful custody, assault on police, possession of dangerous weapons and obstructing police in the execution of their duties.
One member sustained minor injuries. Six knives were confiscated from the suspects.
The ten suspects aged between 17 and 41 are expected to appear before the Galeshewe Magistrates court soon.
Police investigation continues.
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