Two arrested for shooting cop in Newlands East
KwaZulu-Natal police have nabbed two suspects accused of attacking a police officer in Newlands East, north of Durban.
Officials say the constable who was on duty, was driving on Inanda Road on Thursday when another vehicle drove next to him.
KZN police spokesperson, Robert Netshiunda says two armed men got out of the car and approached him.
Netshiunda says they opened fire.
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"The tactically astute police officer immediately reversed as he attempted to take cover. The two men got back into their vehicle, made a U-turn and drove counter traffic as they chased the police officer, firing shots at him. The brave constable returned fire, and the suspects fled.
“The suspects' vehicle was circulated, and vigilant Ntuzuma police officers spotted the vehicle at the corner of Mswenya and Nyala roads in Ntuzuma. The vehicle was intercepted, and during a subsequent search, the suspects were found in possession of a firearm whose serial number was erased.
“Police also found Gauteng province registration plates and several bank cards in the vehicle."
The duo will appear in the Durban Magistrate's Court on Monday. They face charges of attempted murder.
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