Hostage situation in Woodstock, Cape Town, under control

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A hostage situation in Woodstock this morning, allegedly involving handguns and a shotgun, is under control. The location is currently calm and clear.

, Cape Town, this morning. According to a Facebook community group, there were armed suspects with handguns and a shotgun. The building was said to be “surrounded”.

Cape {town} Etc contacted the Woodstock Police Station who confirmed the incident. According to the officer, police were on the scene this morning and the situation is now under control. We did a drive-by and all seems to be clear and calm. There is currently one police vehicle at the location.Cape {town} Etc has contacted the SAPS for more information and is pending a response.

 

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