Members of the Anti Gang Unit, Public Order Police, National Intervention Unit, police from neighbouring stations as well as the City of Cape Town’s Law Enforcement officials are patrolling the area of Ocean View following the torching of four houses in the area on the night of 26 February 2020, at about 23:00.
It is alleged that a group of unidentified individuals set the houses alight. Cases of arson were opened for investigation.
Meanwhile two men aged 19 and 27 were arrested following the murder of a seven year old girl who was caught in the crossfire between rival gangs in Libra Street, Ocean View on Monday evening. Both suspects are expected to appear in the Simons Town Magistrates’ court tomorrow, 28 February 2020.
A stern warning is issued to all communities to refrain from taking the law into their own hands as doing so will leave the police with no option but to arrest and charge those responsible. The forces will remain on the ground until calm is restored.
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Rival gangs shootout: Girl (7) and man (31) killed in crossfire, Ocean View
