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The Herald
a day ago
- Business
- The Herald
Armed robbers steal state-owned Quantum from Eastern Cape Treasury
Police are searching for two armed robbers who tied up a security guard and stole a state-owned Toyota Quantum minibus from the Treasury offices in Bhisho in the Eastern Cape. The heist was carried out in the early hours of Monday. 'According to reports, two unidentified African male suspects, both armed and wearing balaclavas, entered the guardroom where a security officer was on duty. The first suspect threatened the security officer with a firearm, demanding keys to a state-owned Toyota Quantum minibus parked outside. The officer informed the suspect he did not have the keys,' said police spokesperson Brig Nobuntu Gantana. During the confrontation a second armed suspect entered the room and the security guard was restrained with cable ties. 'Shortly after, the officer observed the second suspect driving away in the vehicle (registration GGL 242 EC). The first suspect then seized the occurrence book register from the scene before fleeing in the stolen Quantum with his accomplice.' The guard was not injured. Arrests have yet to be made. Anyone who can assist police in their investigation is urged to contact the Bhisho SAPS or Crime Stop at 08600-10111. Anonymous tip-offs may be shared via the MySAPSapp. TimesLIVE
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Police stand firm on show of force at soccer final after flares thrown at cops ahead of A-League's clash
Police are making no apologies for a heavy handed approach around the A-League grand final, after one officer was hospitalised and flares were thrown at the crowd and police. Heavily armed officers, riot police and the mounted branch were part of a visible show of force from Victoria Police for the match between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park on Saturday night. Police reported a generally positive atmosphere at the match with 11 evictions, four penalty notices and one arrest for an alleged assault on a security guard. Despite good behaviour inside AAMI Park, CBD Acting Commander Zorka Dunstan said incidents before the match in nearby Swan Street involved supporters throwing flares at police, and into the crowd, as they marched to the venue. Over 20 flares were set off before the match, and six within AAMI Park. One police officer was taken to hospital after he was kicked by an unknown offender in Swan Street, requiring his jaw to be glued back together. That matter is still being investigated. Commander Dunstan said police efforts were bolstered ahead of the match because of past experience and other intelligence. 'We were expecting concerning behaviours, and we were pleased to see that the vast majority of people were acting fantastically,' the senior officer told reporters on Sunday. 'Only a couple of months so we had an affray between these active supporter groups - that's concerning for us, and we have an obligation to respond.' Victorian police minister Anthony Carbines said A-League Grand Finals sometimes had a history of being 'troubled'. 'I make no apologies for having a very strong police presence,' Mr Carbines said on Sunday. 'Past behaviour is often an indicator of future behaviour, and while the main behaviour was good, there will always be incidents.' Melbourne City beat Melbourne Victory 1-0 in a scrappy win in the first ever Melbourne derby grand final. The crowd of 29,902 was a sporting record crowd at the venue. The league and both clubs have been contacted for comment.
The Australian
27-05-2025
- General
- The Australian
Police investigating death in custody of Aboriginal man in Alice Springs
An investigation has been launched after an Aboriginal man died in the custody of police after an altercation with a security guard. The 24-year-old man was restrained by two police officers who were on-duty and in plain clothes at the Coles supermarket in Alice Springs on Tuesday. A man has died in police custody after being restrained by police for an altercation with a security guard at a Coles in Alice Springs. Picture: NewsWire The Northern Territory police communications centre received reports of the altercation between the man and a security guard just after 1pm local time on Tuesday. Assistant Commissioner Travis Wurst told reporters in Darwin the man had been 'placing items down the front of (his) clothing' before being confronted by security guards. 'One of the security guards was assaulted and there were two police officers, who were in plain clothes at the time, in the supermarket who rendered assistance to the security guards,' he said, as reported by the ABC. NT Police Assistant Commissioner Travis Wurst said the deceased man 'behaved aggressively' before being restrained by police officers. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin 'The male behaved rather aggressively and was placed onto the ground by those police officers. 'He was later identified as losing consciousness.' The 24-year-old stopped breathing while still in the supermarket, and CPR was attempted before an ambulance was called. He was taken to Alice Springs Hospital and pronounced dead just after 2.20pm. A crime scene has been established and the shopping centre will remain closed while investigations continue. The incident will be investigated as a death in custody. An investigation has been launched after a man died in police custody on Tuesday afternoon in Alice Springs. Photo by: Newswire/ Gaye Gerard 'I pass on my condolences to the family of this person, a tragic set of circumstances,' Mr Wurst said. 'It will also have a significant impact on the security guards and the police officers and NT police have already provided welfare support to the officers involved.' A senior commissioned officer has been placed in charge of this investigation, and major crime section detectives will travel to Alice Springs to continue investigations. The police will also conduct the investigation on the behalf of the coroner. Police urge anyone who witnessed the incident to make contact 131 444. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via
Malay Mail
26-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Security guard killed after argument with friend in Puchong
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — A 44-year-old security guard was killed in a machete attack by his friend following an argument in Taman Intan Baiduri here last night. According to Sinar Harian, Sentul district police chief Assistant Commissioner Ahmad Sukarno Mohd Zahari said they were alerted to a fight at 9.23pm and arrived at the scene within three minutes, only to find the victim already dead. 'Initial investigations revealed the victim had visited a temple before drinking with a group of men outside the premises. It is understood that an argument broke out between the victim and the suspect, who left the scene but later returned to attack the victim with a machete,' he was quoted as saying. Ahmad Sukarno added that the altercation stemmed from a misunderstanding between the victim and the suspect. The victim's body has been sent to Kuala Lumpur Hospital for a post-mortem, Sinar Harian reported. Further details about the suspect or any arrests have not been disclosed, with investigations still ongoing.
Washington Post
25-05-2025
- Washington Post
U.S. citizen charged with attempting to bomb U.S. embassy in Tel Aviv, Justice Dept. says
A dual U.S.-German citizen was charged with attempting to firebomb a U.S. Embassy office in Tel Aviv last week, the Justice Department said Sunday. Justice Department officials allege Joseph Neumeyer, 28, spat on a security guard outside the embassy on May 19 then fled, dropping a backpack that included three glass bottles the authorities said were intended for use as molotov cocktails.
