Businessman hailed a hero after tackling suspect in attempted Joburg kidnap

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A Johannesburg man, who tackled an alleged kidnapper trying to grab a 4-year-old girl at a restaurant in Florida, has been hailed a hero for his valiant efforts.

Sooku is seen grabbing the suspect and wrestles him to the ground while one of the woman grabs the child away from the alleged kidnapper.

The women quickly move the little girl away while Sooku continues to grapple with the suspect. Security guards then intervene to separate Sooku and the suspect. In a second video from the scene, the suspect is seen with his arms bound, speaking to people at the scene.The 24-year-old has since been arrested and charged with assault. It is unclear if or when the man will be charged for attempted kidnapping.

Gauteng Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Kay Makhubele said other investigations will reveal if what happened is related to a kidnapping. According to his Facebook profile, Sooku is a director at a dry cleaning company and lives in Gauteng.Congratulations to Sensei Dishal Sooku on succesfully grading to Shodan. His very proud instructor Sensei Anesh Chaggan awarded him his new belt and Shihan Sam Tonkin presented the Diploma.

 

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