Mdantsane Cluster: Mdantsane police strongly condemn the conduct of community members who seem to be taking the law into their own hands.

In Newlands area in the Vulindlela policing precinct, two suspects, aged in their thirties (30’s) were arrested today in connection with two murders that took place in Newlands earlier this morning. Initial investigation by the detectives led to the swift arrest of the above suspects and they were locked at the back of the marked police bakkie.

The community of Newlands demanded the release of the suspects and wanted to kill them. The village went on the rampage and burnt the police bakkie. Police dispersed the angry community with rubber rounds.

The two suspects at the back of the police bakkie sustained minor burnt wounds and they were rushed to a nearby hospital.

Two suspects, in their fifties, (50’s) were arrested for public violence and more arrests are imminent. Police investigation continues.

Source: South African Police Service