Four arrested as anti-immigration protests turn tense in Joburg CBD, police vows to crack whip
Police arrested four people after a march over asylum policy turned violent, with a vehicle torched near the Constitutional Court and rubber bullets fired.
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Four arrested as anti-immigration protests turn tense in Joburg CBD, police vows to crack whip
Mthombeni confirmed the arrests on Friday, saying the suspects were allegedly among those leading the demonstration and encouraging others to commit offences.
ConCourt protest turns violent, four arrested
Four people have been arrested following violent anti-immigration protests in Johannesburg on Friday, 9 October, during which a vehicle was torched near the Constitutional Court and police fired rubber bullets. Gauteng police commissioner Lieutenant-General Tommy Mthombeni confirmed the arrests on Friday afternoon, saying officers had identified individuals suspected of inciting violence. The arrests followed a march led by former radio personal…
Police arrest four as rubber bullets fired to disperse Joburg anti-immigration protesters
Four people have been arrested following anti-immigration protests in Johannesburg’s CBD, with Gauteng police commissioner Tommy Mthombeni warning that anyone inciting violence, looting or damaging property will face arrest. Mthombeni confirmed the arrests on Friday, saying the suspects were allegedly among those leading the demonstration and encouraging others to commit offences. “We managed to crack […]
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