Four arrested for looting at Melmoth protest
Four suspects have been nabbed, after a truck carrying mattresses was looted during a protest in Melmoth, in northern KZN.
On Friday morning, residents blocked a road in Emalangeni with burning tyres and stones.
KZN police spokesperson Nqobile Gwala says the protestors then turned their attention to a truck loaded with new mattresses.
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"Police managed to recover some of the stolen mattresses. Four suspects were arrested for stolen property and public violence and they are expected to appear before the Melmoth Magistrate court 6 November.
"Police are in the scene to monitor and stabilise the situation and the traffic."
