Hijacking suspect injured in Durban shoot-out under police guard
A suspected hijacker is in hospital under police guard, after he was shot and wounded in a shoot-out in Durban Central.
According to SAPS - officers acting on information spotted two cars travelling in a convoy in Welbedacht East last night.
The occupants apparently started shooting at the police - who returned fire.
One suspect was hit while his accomplices fled into bushes.
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Spokesperson, Thembeka Mbele says police are still searching for them.
"Two police vehicles were damaged during the crossfire and the arrested suspects will be appearing in court soon - facing charges of carjacking, attempted murder and malicious damage to property," Mbele said.
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