Cape Town – A group of heavily armed men attempted to enter a police building in Pretoria and shot a police officer.
The incident occurred on Sunday night, and it is believed that there were 12 gunmen involved.
According to reports, the assailants tied up security guards in an attempt to access the building, but police officers working at the site intervened, leading to a shootout where a police officer was wounded.
The suspects were reported to be using a white Ford Ranger bakkie as their getaway vehicle.
Statement from @SAPoliceService
ATTACK ON POLICE BUILDING
Police have launched a manhunt for at least twelve suspects who attempted to enter a police building in Pretoria last night.
The twelve suspects were travelling in a white ford ranger bakkie. The motive for the… https://t.co/z8uq3AdxsP
— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) July 17, 2023
Police spokesperson Brig Athlenda Mathe confirmed the incident and said a manhunt had since been launched for the suspects.
“The motive for the attempt to enter the building is under investigation.
“Police officers who were on patrol foiled the attempt to enter the building. During the confrontation, a constable was shot and wounded. He has been taken to hospital for medical care. Nothing was stolen from the building,” she said.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
