Probe into Westville hospital robbery

Probe into Westville hospital robbery

Police are investigating a case of robbery following a brazen attack at Life Westville Hospital this morning.

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It's understood a gang stormed the Harry Gwala Road facility - making off with thousands of rands worth of goods and personal items. 

Police say a security guard at the hospital was approached by four armed robbers travelling in a white vehicle - at around 5am this morning.

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He says he was threatened outside - before the gang stormed the facility's wards. 

The group held up patients in their beds - stealing their cellphones and cash. They also ripped two TVs from the wall before making their getaway. 

Meanwhile hospital management is yet to release a statement.  

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It says it's still busy with the police and will share more details about what happened later. 

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