THE police have confirmed that DA ward 64 councillor, Gavin Hegter, has been charged with common assault following an alleged incident in November last year.

Hegter will appear in the Wentworth Magistrate’s Court on February 20. However, DA spokesperson, Dean Macpherson, said there is no evidence to substantiate the allegations. “We will wait to see what is presented in court before considering what, if any, action should be taken,” Macpherson said.

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According to the police, the allegation is that Hegter assaulted a 43-year-old man at 7 Hoopoe Lane in Yellowwood Park, where a group was hosting a party at the State-owned house that has been vacant for more than two years.

KZN police spokesperson, Colonel Robert Netshiunda, confirmed the charges. “Police in Montclair have charged the 59-year-old man for an alleged assault of a 43-year-old man in Montclair,” said Netshiunda.

Read Hegter’s affidavit below:

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