Robbery suspect nabbed/man stabbed during apprehension

LOTUSVILLE – RUSA officers were called out to Cassia Road by residents at approximately 08:01 yesterday morning, requesting Emergency Medical Assistance for the injured male. On arrival, it was established that two suspects armed with knives confronted a domestic employee on her way to work on Primrose Drive in Southridge. The suspects demanded her cellphone. The victim resisted and clutched onto her cellphone. The robbers dragged her a few meters and forced the phone out of her hands.

The incident attracted the attention of residents who pursued the suspects and caught up with one (1) them on Cassia Road. One of the men pursuing the robber was stabbed on his left leg. The injured bleeding male grabbed a brick and struck the suspect on his head.

Other residents managed to restrain the suspect. An Okapi knife used in the robbery and stabbing was recovered at the scene. The injured male was stabilised and transported to hospital by ambulance. The suspect was detained at SAPS Verulam.