A policeman sustained head injuries when he was attacked by a man with a spade at Kwa-Noxolo, in Port Elizabeth, on Friday morning, said police.

He was getting out of a patrolling Flying Squad car when an 18-year-old man, who had been in a group of people, charged towards them and began attacking vehicle with a spade, said Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg.

The policeman, who had been driving, was assaulted during the attack, she said.

Van Rensburg said the police fired several shots at the man, wounding him, and brought him under control after a struggle.

“He was arrested and taken to the Livingston Hospital, where he was treated for gunshot wounds,” she said.

The police officer was taken to the Greenacres Hospital for observation.

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Jul 21, 2012

keepchange

Mental Hosi toe.Ya, profesional help in needed here, what or where else?
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Jul 23, 2012

Pointman

Tik involved here most probably.
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Jul 23, 2012

Chichi7

Are tables changing? It is usually citizens that are at the receiving end of such abuse.
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Jul 23, 2012

imd

lol am SURE this story is a lie.......
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Jul 23, 2012

truthhurt

imd
lol am SURE this story is a lie.......
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My sentiments exactly, there is more to the story.
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Jul 23, 2012

Mellow

Nyaope perhaps?
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Jul 23, 2012

guiliano

He was high on something.
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Jul 23, 2012

MsKinkyakaKamaSutra

There was no swear words in the comment................

Yes, Sowetan your level of reporting leaves much to be desired........
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Jul 23, 2012

MsKinkyakaKamaSutra

was should be WERE
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Jul 23, 2012

sabza007

Definitely he was under the influence of drugs and he is regretting it as he lay in hospital bed.He must be charged with attempted murder and let him pay dearly for what he has done.
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