POLICE OFFICER ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY ASSAULTING HIS WIFE AT MAVHUNGA VILLAGE
POLOKWANE : A 46-year-old Police Officer has been arrested in connection with the brutal assault of his wife at their home on Friday night, in Mavhunga Village under Mphephu policing precinct, Vhembe district.
Preliminary reports indicate that the suspect arrived home on 05 January 2024 at about 22:00 and woke up his wife. The two got into a heated argument and the suspect assaulted his wife with fists until she fell down.
The victim managed to escape and ran outside the yard but the suspect allegedly followed her until the victim got assistance from a motorist who gave her a lift to Mphephu police station.
The victim opened a case of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.The suspect was arrested shortly after the incident.
The suspect, attached to SAPS Modimolle K9 Unit is expected to appear before Dzanani Magistrate’s Court in due course.
The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has condemned the actions of the police officer following a reported incident of assault.
“This incident is highly regrettable, we expect the members of law enforcement to conduct themselves in an ethical and professional manner at all times. We therefore view these allegations seriously and are conducting a thorough investigation. Such behavior goes against our principles and appropriate disciplinary measures will be taken pending the outcome of the investigation without fear or favour,” said Lieutenant General Hadebe.
