Cop injured during cash-in-transit heist in Durban CBD
Updated | By Nushera Soodyal
A police officer's been rushed to hospital after being shot during an apparent cash-in-transit robbery in central Durban.
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The shooting happened near the Workshop Shopping Centre on Tuesday afternoon.
Rescue Care's, Kyle Van Reenen says the officer is in a serious condition.
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"Advanced Life Support Emergency Care Practitioners worked to stabilise the man whilst he was rushed to a nearby hospital for further immediate definitive care.
"Reports from the scene indicate the police member took fire from a number of armed suspects during an attempted cash in transit robbery. The South African Police Services will be investigating the matter further."
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