WATCH: Delville residents protest over alleged police bias at Germiston station
Delville residents staged a peaceful protest this week, alleging corruption and bias at their local police station.
A group of concerned Delville residents protested outside the Germiston Police Station this week, accusing officers of corruption and bias after allegedly being denied the right to open an assault case.
The protest stems from an incident involving a security guard at a local housing complex. Residents claim he assaulted one of their own.
When they tried to lay a charge at the station, they allege officers refused to open a case.
According to the protestors, the station commander has shown favouritism toward the accused, leaving them feeling marginalised and ignored.
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“We came here to seek justice, but instead we were dismissed,” said a frustrated resident.
“How can we trust the police when our complaints are brushed aside?”
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Residents carried placards calling for accountability and an independent investigation into the conduct of the personnel at the station. Some protestors claim this is not the first time they have raised such issues.
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The protest remained peaceful, although emotions ran high when community members voiced concerns over what they described as ongoing mistreatment and a lack of trust in the local police.
At the time of publication, the police had not yet responded to requests for comment.
