Video of police officer being assaulted while attending to a complaint

The Police Management in Gauteng Province has noted with disappointment the video circulating on social media, particularly Twitter, where two police officers were attacked and humiliated by a suspect in Douglasdale.

The incident happened on the 03 May 2023, whereby the police were called to a complaint of disturbance of peace (loud noise) and upon arrival the lady in question was rude to the point where she even slapped one of the officers.

A case of assault common, crimen injuria and indecent exposure has since been opened for further investigations and a second case of malicious damage to property has also been opened after the suspect damaged the neighbour’s bakkie.

The Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Elias Mawela has condemned the incident in the strongest possible terms, “It is disheartening to see police members being treated with such disrespect and humiliation while performing their duties. I am urging the public to please work together with the police to fight one enemy which is crime”.

The lady was arrested and has since been released on bail.

Source: South African Police Service