Six held after going on rampage

POLICE at Sterkstroom in the Eastern Cape have arrested six suspects for attempted murder and malicious damage to property following community protests in which several houses, including that belonging to the mayor, were damaged. Police spokesman Lieutenant Namhla Mdleleni said: “Two groups in the community had disagreements with regard to local political matters. It is alleged that the quarrel started in town on Tuesday and resulted in members of the public vandalising the mayor’s house and proceeded to the township, where they damaged eight other houses. Three were burnt down, including that of the former mayor.” The suspects are between 26 and 37. – ANA