Suspect breaks leg after jumping off church roof

VERULAM – A 39 year old man was injured after he jumped from the roof of a two storey building in an attempt to evade arrest.

Members of Reaction Unit South Africa were dispatched to a church in Oakford Sunday afternoon, after receiving a call for assistance. On arrival, Reaction Officers discovered a male lying on the ground. He sustained a serious fracture to his left leg and right ankle.

According to a caretaker, the suspect was in the process of stealing metal sheeting and copper pipes from the bell tower of the church. The thief climbed down the tower and jumped off the roof in an attempt to flee after he realised he was being monitored by the caretaker. The injured man was transported to hospital by Police.