Hundreds march to Cato Manor police station

The angry crowd took to the streets this afternoon - demanding the release of a suspect that's been arrested.

They dragged rubble into the roadway and set it alight. Police used water cannon to put quell the blaze.

Lieutenant-Colonel Thulani Zwane says the crowd has now been dispersed.

"During the day today, it is alleged that a group of about 800 people from Cato Manor went to the police station - demanding that the police must release someone who was taken in for questioning for a case regarding a truck that nearly knocked someone. 

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"The police were monitoring the situation but no injuries or damages were reported," he said.