Police search for two suspects in Pretoria assault

Police search for two suspects in Pretoria assault

Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of two men who are on the run after allegedly assaulting a couple at a Pretoria fast food outlet, in an alleged racist attack. 

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This after a video of the attack went viral on social media platforms. 

The men were among a group of six men who allegedly took part in the assault at the KFC in Montana  - on Wednesday night.

Gauteng Police's Kay Makhubele says four of the men where arrested that evening, after police were called to the scene.

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He says they made their first court appearance on Friday and remanded in custody.

"So far, we are still searching for the suspects. Those who were arrested were charged with assault and pointing a firearm. They'll come back next week for bail application," he says. 

It's also emerged some of the men in custody have previous assault cases against them.

KFC has condemned the attack.

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