The eThekwini Municipality has applauded the bravery of two of its Metro Police Officers who were attacked in the line of duty, but remained resilient and apprehended that culprits.
Over the weekend Metro Police Dog Unit members Insp. Claude Boucher and Julian Pather were patrolling South Coast Road when they responded to an armed robbery taking place in the area. On arrival at the scene, they were confronted by three armed suspects who opened fire on them, injuring the police dog (bullet lodged into the body). They returned fire, killing one suspect and injuring another. The third suspect was later apprehended while trying to flee. A firearm was recovered from one of the suspects.
One suspect appeared at the Durban Magistrate’s Court on 17 October 2011 and was charged with armed robbery, possession of an unlicensed firearm and attempted murder. He will remain in police custody until his next court appearance.
