Man who escaped from Strand Magistrate Court rearrested

The man who escaped from the Strand Magistrate Court last month has been rearrested and is under police guard in hospital after he was allegedly shot in the chest after attempting to flee from police officials on Tuesday.

Denver Pietersen is facing attempted murder charges along with two others who were also rearrested in separate incidents.

He was found on Tuesday in the Strand informal settlement “Morkel Cottage”. After police tracked him down, he attempted to flee and was allegedly shot in the chest.

Police spokesperson Captain FC Van Wyk said “The 34-year-old suspect was arrested on Tuesday at Morkal Cottage, Strand. He is currently under police guard at a nearby hospital for treatment".

Done by: Shaneca Cupido