Suspected cop killer arrested

responsible for the heart of government and for looking after the well-being of the most vulnerable. By failing to place children in foster care, they are denying children the opportunity to be raised in a loving family environment,” Nt’sekhe said. – African News Agency (ANA) A 21-YEAR-OLD man was arrested in connection with the murder of a police officer and the attempted murder of another officer in Sunnyside in Pretoria, police said.

The SAPS Gauteng management applauded the swift arrest of a suspect implicated in the killing of a 34-yearold constable on March 2, Brigadier Mathapelo Peters said.

“The Sunnyside trio task team followed up on information and traced the 21-year-old suspect to a student residence in Sunnyside, where the suspect was arrested on Saturday afternoon, less than 24 hours after the incident.”

The suspect had been charged with murder and attempted murder and would appear in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court today, Peters said.

Gauteng police commissioner Lieutenant-General Deliwe de Lange thanked everyone involved, especially witnesses who played a crucial role in ensuring the swift arrest.

“We hope this will assist the family towards reconciling with the loss of their loved one while we allow the law to take its course,” De Lange said.

The 41-year-old constable who survived the Friday night attack was recovering well in hospital, Peters said.

The two police officers were attacked just after 11pm on Friday.

The 34-year old male constable succumbed to his wounds after being taken to hospital. – African News Agency (ANA)

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