While the protests happening around the country continue to dominate the media, another string of current crimes reminds us how dangerous the situation is in South Africa. Crime is out of control, escalating and happens daily in the country. There is not one province that can escape from the criminal activities taking place. Not all crimes are reported, and some are not serious yet do have an impact on the crime statistics. It does not matter how petty crime is, it still affects people in a negative manner. Here are two recent crimes reported today.
Suspect commits suicide at police cells
Police found a suspect hanged in the cell at Verulam SAPS on Saturday; an hour after he was arrested and detained for assaulting his fiancée and for contravening a protection order. Police were visiting the cells when they found that the suspect had used the blankets in the cell to hang himself.
Communications officer at Verulam SAPS, Capt Mark Prakasim said that there has been an increase in cases of domestic violence of recent and advises couples to try and seek help from professionals to sort out their relationships.
Female gardener stabbed following quarrel with male gardener
A female gardener has sustained moderate stab wounds after she was stabbed by another male gardener in Hillcrest at about 09h35.
Reports from the scene indicate that the woman was at work at the time of the incident.
It’s believed that the woman was stabbed during a quarrel between the two.
Netcare 911 paramedics managed to stabilize the woman on scene before transporting her to a nearby hospital for further medical care.
Hillcrest police are investigating the matter.
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