Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the National Commissioner

PRETORIA - Police have launched a manhunt for at least twelve suspects who attempted to enter a police building in Pretoria last night.

The twelve suspects were travelling in a white ford ranger bakkie. The motive for the attempt to enter the building is under investigation. Police officers who were on patrol foiled the attempt to enter the building. During confrontation, one member, a constable was shot and wounded during the attack. He has been taken to hospital for medical care. Nothing was taken and stolen from the building.

The SAPS has set aside R25 million this financial year for security upgrades at all its buildings.

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