TWO men (aged 26) are under police guard after they were arrested for armed robbery and attempted murder on Friday. Pinetown SAPS communications officer, Cpt Bongumusa Manqele, said it is alleged that the victim (29) was driving his vehicle on the M7 freeway towards Pinetown when he saw his cousin also driving in the same direction.
They then pulled over before the Hans Dettman off-ramp. Manqele said it is alleged that while they were busy talking, two men approached them and one pulled out a firearm and shot at one of the victims.
“The victim was allegedly robbed of his two chains, car keys and a ring. It is alleged that the victim pulled out his own firearm and shot at the suspect, who sustained gunshot wounds,” he said.
The second man fled the scene on foot but was tackled by the members of the K9 Unit.” All the items that were taken from the victim were recovered and both victims were not injured,” added Manqele.
The arrested men will appear in the Pinetown Magistrates’ Court after they have been released from hospital.
