The Hawks in Free State are investigating a case of business burglary, trespassing, malicious damage to property and intimidation following the arrest of a 27-year-old man by Parkweg police in the Bloemfontein SABC premises this morning.
According to Hawks spokesperson in the province captain Christopher Singo, in the early hours of today, at about 04:30, a security officer at the Bloemfontein SABC building noticed that there was an intruder inside the building and requested backup from other securities .
It is further alleged that the suspect attacked the security officials, and one official managed to pull out his official firearm and shot the suspect.
Captain Singo said, the Parkweg police and emergency services were called to the scene, and the suspect was taken to the local hospital for treatment where he is currently under police guard.
“A separate case of attempted murder will be investigated by Parkweg detectives,” revealed captain Singo.
The alleged suspect is set to appear in court soon.
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