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Man arrested for attempted murder of two North West cops

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North West police spokesperson Brig Sabata Mokgwabone said it is alleged that the suspect arrived at his sister’s house at Extension 13, and found his 16-year-old niece alone.

The suspect was arrested at Extension 14, Kanana on Wednesday evening by members of the Tactical Response Team .

“He was allegedly caught red-handed by another family member while attempting to rape the niece. Subsequent to opening an attempted rape case, three Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit officers went to the suspect’s place on Wednesday evening to arrest him, but he resisted,” Mokgwabone said.

Mokgwabone said the suspect wrestled with the police officers and managed to grab a firearm from one the officers and randomly fired shots.

 

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