Man faces charges for brazen assault on police officer
A man is in hot water with the law and faces three charges following the assault of a police officer in Kagiso.
Police confirmed that a 47-year-old man was arrested and charged with common assault, crimen injuria (the unlawful and intentional impairment of another person’s dignity or privacy) and defeating the ends of justice.
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According to provincial police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo, the incident occurred on May 5 when police operated in the Soul City Informal Settlement in Kagiso.
Officers were approached by the suspect, who interfered with the police’s duties. The suspect allegedly insulted and assaulted a police officer,” Masondo said.
The suspect appeared in the Kagiso Magistrate’s Court on May 7.
The Krugersdorp News will keep readers updated if there are any developments in the case.
