Police have confirmed that the video doing the rounds on social media, which shows two of its members were attacked in Sunnyside in Pretoria, is valid.
Gauteng Police spokesperson Lungelo Dlamini says they are investigating a case of attempted murder after their members were attacked while patrolling the area and searching people on Friday.
Dlamini says, “One of the police officers was hit at the back of his head whilst he was fighting with a suspect he fired a shot and one of the suspects was wounded in the leg. He has been taken to hospital where he is under guard.”
WATCH: Police assaulted while patrolling in Sunnyside
Police have confirmed that the video doing the rounds on social media to which its members were attacked in Sunnyside is valid. They are investigating the incident. WARNING: Video may contain graphic material. pic.twitter.com/ASnG5SCGgI
— SABC News Online (@SABCNewsOnline) April 6, 2019
