Assault and robbery suspect apprehended in Durban

A 24-year-old man who assaulted and robbed two people in Durban central was apprehended by police.

In the early hours of Monday, Durban Central police responded to a report of a robbery along Warwick Avenue.

“The complainant alleged that he and his friend were walking along Warwick Avenue in Durban looking for transport to take them to their residence. They approached three men who were standing next to a Toyota Quantum and informed them that they needed transport,” said Colonel Thembeka Mbele, South African Police Service provincial spokesperson.

It is alleged that the two suspects attacked them and robbed them of their belongings.

The victims sustained serious injuries and were taken to hospital for medical attention.

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“Police who were performing crime prevention operations in the vicinity responded and one suspect was arrested after the victim pointed him out. Some of their belongings, such as a cellphone, was recovered in the possession of the suspect. The other two suspects are still at large and police are working tireless to locate them,” said Mbhele.

The Acting Provincial Commissioner for KwaZulu-Natal, Major General Thulani Gonya commended Durban Central police for their swift arrest.

“We are confident that the outstanding suspects, who are still at large, will be arrested soon,” he said.

The suspect is expected to appear in the Durban Magistrate’s Court on today (9 February) for robbery and assault with intent to commit grievous bodily harm. 

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