KZN police arrest 3 suspects after 2 tourists robbed, assaulted along Durban beachfront
JOHANNESURG - KwaZulu-Natal police have arrested three suspects after they allegedly assaulted and robbed two European tourists along the Durban beachfront.
Police reportedly responded to the scene after gunshots were heard in the area.
It's understood that two of the suspects fled with the victims' cellphones and an undisclosed amount of money.
Provincial police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda said the third suspect is an e-hailing driver whose vehicle was allegedly intended to be used as a getaway car.
'Police moved swiftly and arrested the two suspects who were positively identified by the victims. One of the suspects was found in possession of a cellphone which was robbed from the victims. Spot-on police intelligence led the arrest of the third suspect, an e-hailing driver vehicle was allegedly going to be used to get away from the scene.'
The suspects are expected to appear in court soon.
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KZN police arrest 3 suspects after 2 tourists robbed, assaulted along Durban beachfront
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