A suspect was shot and arrested for house robbery in Philippi, after a police chase.
On Friday 2016-07-01, about 17:45, members of the Maitland Flying Squad spotted a vehicle that had been hijacked in Claremont while driving down Lansdowne road at Lansdowne Corner Mall.
Police gave chase and the suspect vehicle turned into the premises of the shopping mall in Lansdowne Road.
An SAPS vehicle attempted to block the path of the suspect vehicle, which hit the passenger side door, injuring a police member’s left eye, nose and left leg.
The suspect vehicle came to a stop after colliding with a white Mazda.
The suspect jumped out and ran, but was shot and arrested by police.
He was injured in his right upper leg. The 46-year-old man faces charges relating to hi-jacking, possession of a stolen vehicle, house robbery, attempted murder and reckless and negligent driving.
He was expected in court on Monday.
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