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A police officer will appear in Boksburg magistrates court on Thursday after allegedly assaulting a Pick n Pay manager in Reiger Park, Ekurhuleni, earlier this week.
On Thursday, the spokesperson for the Independent Police Investigation Directorate (Ipid), Ndileka Cola, said the directorate was investigating the incident.
“Ipid is investigating the incident that occurred in Reiger Park. It is alleged that the police [officer] he assaulted the manager of Pick n Pay, ”he said.
“The police officer / suspect has since been arrested and will make his first appearance this morning in Boksburg court for assault.
“Ipid investigation continues”.
The incident was caught Closed circuit television (CCTV) outside the store premises. It is not yet known what provoked the policeman’s ire.
The footage shows the manager casually walking off the premises with what could be a phone to his ear. A SAPS member quickly approaches from his left and slaps the man before putting his arms around the manager’s neck.
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