Cape Town – A 39-year-old police officer, a sergeant from a police station in Hammersdale, KwaZulu-Natal, is set to appear in court for allegedly assaulting his 29-year-old girlfriend.
The incident occurred on Sunday night along Mthoko Mkhize main road.
“It is alleged that the officer assaulted a 29-year-old woman along the Mthoko Mkhize main road on Sunday night. The suspect works at Mpumalanga police station in Hammersdale.
KZN @SAPoliceService have arrested a 39-year-old police Sergeant this morning (Tuesday) in connection with a case of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend on Sunday, 31 March. https://t.co/KNaAcOjpRE
— Lirandzu Themba (@LirandzuThemba) April 2, 2024
“Investigations are already underway [over] the victim’s allegations that she was initially refused to open a case. Should there be any substance on the allegations, internal processes will be instituted and responsible officers will be subjected to appropriate departmental steps,” police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda .
KZN Provincial Commissioner emphasised that police officers are not above the law and should be exemplary in combating gender-based violence (GBV).
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