A prisoner was shot dead by police during a daring escape from the Umbumbulu Magistrate's Court holding cells, south of Durban, on Tuesday morning.
Reports from the scene indicate that two men allegedly robbed a police officer of his firearm after escaping from the holding cell.
KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Lt-Col Thulani Zwane confirmed the escape but provided no further details.
This is a developing story.
Prisoner shot dead during escape from court holding cells in KZN
Image: supplied
A prisoner was shot dead by police during a daring escape from the Umbumbulu Magistrate's Court holding cells, south of Durban, on Tuesday morning.
Reports from the scene indicate that two men allegedly robbed a police officer of his firearm after escaping from the holding cell.
KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Lt-Col Thulani Zwane confirmed the escape but provided no further details.
This is a developing story.
Man shot dead outside mall in Johannesburg
Would you like to comment on this article?
Register (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Trending
Related articles
Latest Videos