A man who held up off-duty officers demanding their cellphones, money, and jewellery, was shot in the leg by one of the officers (28), who managed to withdraw his firearm. Community members heard gunshots and rushed to the scene. Lenasia South SAPS spokesperson Sergeant Khalipha Mvula said, “Members of the community allegedly came out after hearing the gunshot and pelted the armed robber with stones resulting in him sustaining serious injuries. The toy gun used in the commission of the crime and the items taken were retrieved from the robber. The suspect was taken to the hospital under police guard for medical treatment. Police have opened cases of armed robbery, mob justice as well as attempted murder for investigation.”
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