KZN cop nabbed on charges of assaulting girlfriend
A KZN police sergeant has been arrested after his girlfriend was assaulted.
Pictures of the woman's bloodied and bruised face and body were posted on social media platforms following the weekend incident
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The police's Robert Netshiunda has confirmed the 39-year-old police officer was detained on Tuesday morning.
"It is alleged that the officer assaulted a 29-year-old woman along the Mthoko Mkhize Main Road on Sunday night. The suspect, who works at Mpumalanga police station in Hammersdale, will appear in the Hammersdale Magistrate's Court on Thursday, 4 April 2024.
“Investigations are already underway into the victim's allegations that she was initially refused to open a case. Should there be any substance on the allegations, internal processes will be instituted, and responsible officers will be subjected to appropriate departmental steps."
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