Police have arrested four people following acts of intimidation and violence at a primary school in Katlehong, Gauteng.

In a video that has gone viral on social media, men with replica firearms and a panga are seen allegedly intimidating and harassing learners and teachers.

The police said in a statement today that the local pastor, his security personnel and others allegedly stormed Matshidiso Primary School yesterday and forcefully took two minor children.

“The four were arrested last night and will appear in the Palm Ridge [Magistrate’s] Court in due course. They are facing a variety of charges, including assault; handling a firearm recklessly that could endanger lives and property; rendering security services while not registered; malicious damage to property and intimidation,” read the statement.

The replica firearm and the pangas have been confiscated.

Police said one of the suspects was arrested for assaulting the station commander at Katlehong North Police Station when a group of people was demanding to see the pastor outside the police station.

The Gauteng provincial commissioner, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni, says the possibility of police effecting more arrests cannot be ruled out as investigations continue. – SAnews.gov.za