Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Four people arrested for attempted murder

Loyiso Langeni
22 January 2014

Four men were on Tuesday arrested for attempted murder in Elandslaagte this is after a shooting occurred along Collins Pass Road in Matiwaneskop. 

Police Spokesperson Captain Thulani Zwane said it is alleged that four suspects jammed the truck while he was driving along the road and tried to hijack and rob a bakery truck by shooting at him.

Police were alerted and when the members started to trace the suspects, they saw the suspects who were driving a BMW and a Mercedes Benz and searched them. One firearm 9mm revolver was found.

“Four suspects were arrested and charged for possession of unlicensed firearm as well as attempted murder.” Zwane added. 

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