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October 10, 2023By Ophelia Mnisi
A 39-year-old male and a 32-year-old woman are scheduled to appear in court on October 4 facing accusations of assault and pointing a gun.
The duo, believed by police to be siblings, allegedly pointed a firearm at two people on Monday, before assaulting them.
The brother and sister allegedly attacked the police officers who attended to the scene, after receiving a complaint of assault.
“Three police officials were busy with their normal patrol duties when they received a complaint that two suspects in a Hyundai sedan had pointed some people with a firearm,” said Mpumalanga police spokesperson, Brigadier Selvy Mohlala.
Police took the complainants next to a pub after they recognised the suspected attackers’ car.
The police officers managed to pull over the vehicle, which was occupied by a man and a woman.
“When police enquired about the firearm, it is alleged that the passenger became violent, alighted from the vehicle and assaulted the victims in front of the police,” said Mohlala.
He added that the police officers managed to ease the commotion, and the driver sped off with the vehicle.
The driver eventually made a return. He assaulted one of the male police officers after being questioned about the gun. The female assaulted a female police officer with her fists as well. Additionally, she tore the female officer’s uniform.
Police were able to stop the driver after he allegedly fired two bullets, but the passenger managed to escape on foot. Police were able to recover the gun as well, and they arrested the driver.
The driver’s gun was seized along with four rounds of ammunition.
“The suspect was arrested for pointing of firearm, discharging the firearm in a municipal area, assault and attack on police officers,” said Mohlala.
Thorough investigations on Tuesday led to the arrest of the female passenger.