Alleged gangsters storms a Mitchell's Plain school

What was meant to be a place of safety for learners turned into panic as alleged gangsters stormed a Mitchell’s Plain school on Tuesday afternoon.

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Acting Principal at Mitchell’s Plain High School, Ms. R. Parker, sent a message to parents informing them that learners will be dismissed early, following ‘’an active threat on our premises.’’

SCREENSHOT of acting principal alerting parents of incident

Upon enquiries from Bush Radio News to the Western Cape Education Department (WCED), it is understood that about ten alleged gang members jumped over the fence of the school, situated in Merrydale Avenue, allegedly looking for someone residing close by. It is reported that the alleged gang fled the scene as soon as law enforcement officers arrived on the scene.

WCED expressed dismay.

‘’We are grateful that SAPS and law enforcement were on the scene quickly to assist us. Law enforcement also assisted us by escorting learners off the school premises this afternoon,’’ said Bronagh Hammond, WCED spokesperson.

Hammond says law enforcement officers will patrol the area on Wednesday.

 

* BUSH RADIO NEWS SENT AN ENQUIRY TO SAPS AND WILL ADD COMMENT AS SOON AS WE RECEIVE IT

Done by: Mitchum George