WATCH: Brutal attack on petrol attendant leaves SA in shock
Two suspects have been apprehended following the brutal attack on a local petrol attendant.
South Africans were left saddened and in shock, after a video shared online showed a local petrol attendant being brutally attacked by two men.
According to Cape Town ETC, the violent attack that shook community members took place at a BP garage in Wellington, Western Cape.
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Based on the video footage shared online, the incident occurred on March 1.
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Thanks to swift police intervention, two men aged 25 and 29 were arrested on Thursday.
According to police spokesperson Anelisiwe Manyana, the charges include assault with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm, along with an additional charge of crimen injuria.
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"Reports reveal that the complainant was on duty when a white Golf pulled in and parked at the petrol pump. It is alleged that the complainant asked the driver, who was standing outside the vehicle with his friend, to move his vehicle to the parking area.
"The suspect then started swearing at the complainant and, together with his friend, ended up assaulting him. The complainant was taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment due to injuries sustained," Manyana said.
Local community members have been rallying after what they feel has been an increase in violent attacks in their community.
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