The four suspects that were arrested for allegedly stabbing and killing a 33-year-old police officer in Lwandle, Strand are set to appear court on Wednesday.
It comes after the police
officer was killed while reporting off duty at the Lingelethu West police
station on Christmas Day.
Western Cape police spokesperson Zinzi Hani, said the
stabbing took place at the Asanda Village and the constable`s firearm was also
recovered.
“After preliminary investigation, it was established that the member was robbed of his service pistol and a cellphone. Information shows that before being robbed, he fired several shots towards his attackers and injured one in the process," she said.
The suspects are due in the Strand Magistrate’s Court.
By Lulama Klassen
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