Student arrested for public violence after attack on police and the burning of a SAPS Nyala

Police in the Eastern Cape arrested a 24-year-old student in connection with the attack on police and the burning of a SAPS Nyala.

This violent incident took place two days ago, near the Walter Sisulu University' s Mthatha Campus in the Eastern Cape.

The student was allegedly part of a group of protesters of which some  allegedly attacked members of the SAPS and set a Nyala alight with two occupants inside. Four policemen were injured and taken to a local hospital where one is still admitted and being treated for his injuries.

The National Commissioner directed the SAPS Provincial Management to mobilize the 72-Hour Activation Plan which culminated in the arrest of the student about 48 hours after the incident happened.

The student was arrested on the N2 near the Walter Sisulu University and is expected to appear in court this morning on charges of public violence, malicious damage to property and assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm.

More arrests are imminent.

We appeal to anyone who has any information on crime to contact the SAPS Crime Stop number on 086 00 10111. Information may also be communicated via the SAPS MySAPSApp, an application which can be downloaded via any iPhone or Android. All information will be treated with strictest confidence and callers may remain anonymous.