A shop owner was attacked and assaulted by two young men after having told them to stop selling cigarettes at his premises in Kagiso.

The suspects are both aged 19.

Captain Solomon Sibiya, Kagiso Police spokesperson said the victim alleged that at about 6.40pm on Wednesday, 5 August, he was standing outside his shop where the two youngsters were selling cigarettes.

He ordered them to stop doing it at his premises and to leave. They got angry, and one of them drew a firearm and threatened the shop owner. They then attacked and assaulted him, after which they took his cellphone and an undisclosed amount of cash at gunpoint before fleeing on foot.

The victim lodged a complaint with the Kagiso Police and a case docket of armed robbery was registered.

“Police launched a manhunt for two suspects, one armed with a firearm. Information from the reliable police sources came forward on the suspects’ whereabouts. Police swiftly responded and followed up on that information, which resulted in the the two suspects being apprehended.”

Brigadier Themba Maduna, the Kagiso Police station commander added, “I want to reiterate to criminals out there that there is no one that is going to commit crime and walk or sleep free, it is a promise.

A job well done to my members for their swift response and diligence, as well as prioritising the safety of our residents.”