Assault cases on the rise in Plastic City
A case of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm was opened after a woman was stabbed in the forehead.
Brakpan police will embark on awareness campaigns in the Plastic City informal settlement to address crime.
According to Capt Pearl van Staad, spokesperson for the Brakpan SAPS, violence in the settlement is a cause for concern and assault cases are on the rise.
“All crimes are liquor-related,” said van Staad.
From last Thursday to Monday, four cases of assault were reported to local police.
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In all of these cases, women were the victims.
On Thursday, a woman was assaulted with a sjambok by her former partner.
On Saturday, two cases were reported. A case of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm was opened after a woman was stabbed in the forehead.
In the second incident, a woman was assaulted after being accused of stealing a cellphone by another woman.
On Monday, a woman was assaulted and threatened at gunpoint by her husband.
Van Staad told the Herald motorists who use the detour route through the settlement have also fallen victim to hijackers.
There have also been cases of theft from motor vehicles.
“SAPS will involve all law enforcers and stakeholders to prevent all possible crimes,” she said.
The Social Crime Prevention Unit plans to host a domestic violence awareness campaign in the area soon.
With alcohol playing a large role in violence and criminal activities, police are also planning liquor-related operations.
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