Knife-wielding thugs targeting Ladysmith High School (LHS) learners and responsible for a spate of muggings have been arrested by police.

This after they apparently moved their operation to target learners from nearby Egerton Primary School.

Two men were caught by police in connection with the muggings, and another two were arrested with stolen property.

This after a spate of muggings near LHS. At least 14 muggings were reported to police, with the majority of victims being robbed of cell-phones.

“Teachers warned us to be careful when travelling to school and going home,” explained an LHS pupil.

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