Four KwaZulu-Natal learners have been arrested following a violent protest outside a school. The incident occurred on Wednesday, 11 June, when high school learners from two separate schools marched to another school and allegedly staged violent protests at the gate.
Four of the protesting learners were arrested for public violence, attack on police officers and malicious damage to property. As a result, they are expected to appear in the Ubombo Magistrate’s Court, accompanied by their parents or guardians. The learners were aged between 18 and 20 years old. They were later released into the custody of their parents.
POLICE INVESTIGATE VIRAL PROTEST VIDEOS
Meanwhile, provincial police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda said that police have also noted videos doing the rounds on social media. These videos show police assaulting a protesting learner as they led him to a police van.
“Such conduct is unacceptable, and the authenticity of the video will be investigated, and if police are found to have acted using excessive force, necessary actions will be taken,” said Col Netshiunda.
LEARNERS AND PROTESTERS URGED TO BE LAWFUL
He also added that students, learners and everyone else who wishes to march, or protest are reminded that their actions must not violate the law. Col Netshiunda also added that police will act decisively in order to protect lives, livelihood and property.
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