Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner KwaZulu-Natal

DURBAN – On 12 March 2020 at 10:30, Berea police officers were patrolling along Holden Road in Morningside when they noticed three men busy trying to steal a vehicle.

The police officers stopped and whilst approaching them, they were pointed with a firearm. There was a shoot-out and one suspect was arrested at the scene after he sustained an injury. The second suspect was apprehended whilst the third managed to flee the scene.

The suspects were found in possession of car breaking implements, gas gun and other items. Two suspects aged 26 and 32 are expected to appear in the Durban Magistrates Court next week facing charges of attempted murder and attempted theft of motor vehicle.

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Khombinkosi Jula commended the police officers for being vigilant and apprehending the suspects.

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