Police disperse angry crowd with tear gas and rubber bullets

They angered crowd reacted to the news that three of the men who were arrested in the cannibalism case were released

October 12, 2017

Ronelle Mungaroo Less than a minute

Protestors who gathered outside the court this morning.

Disgruntled protestors who gathered outside the Estcourt Magistrate’s Court were dispersed with tear gas and rubber bullets.

They angered crowd reacted to the news that three of the men who were arrested in the cannibalism case were released.

READ THE STORY HERE: BREAKING NEWS: Three suspects in the cannibalism case are released

Reports from the scene suggest that in retaliation, the protestors threw stones at police officers.

There has been no confirmation of any major injuries.

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October 12, 2017

Ronelle Mungaroo Less than a minute

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