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- A 35-year-old man was arrested and charged with robbery and battery after he allegedly attacked a woman walking to work in Parkhurst.
- Video footage shows the man beating and knocking the woman to the ground in an attempt to reach her purse.
- Residents of the area came to his aid.
A 35-year-old man has been arrested and charged with assault and common robbery with intent to cause serious bodily injury after he allegedly attacked a woman in an attempt to grab her purse.
Residents of Parkhurst came to his aid and approached the man.
The incident occurred last week while the woman was walking down a street on her way to work.
In CCTV video footage, which circulated on social media, the woman is seen walking down Parkhurst Road when a man, who appears to be jogging, throws her to the ground. He attacks her, while pulling her bag.
The woman fights, but the man escapes with her purse.
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Residents are seen fleeing their homes after the suspect before successfully arresting him.
Police spokesman Capt. Tintswalo Sibeko told News24 that John Kumalo, 35, was arrested on Wednesday, December 2, and appeared in Johannesburg Magistrates Court on Friday.
“The case was postponed until December 11 for further investigation and the suspect has been taken into custody,” he said.
Sibeko advised crime victims to “comply, stay calm and do not argue with the perpetrators.”
He added that victims must remember that “their lives are the most important thing” and avoid fighting back.
The woman’s purse was returned to her and she is seeking medical attention for the injuries she sustained. Parkview Victim Support cared for her and provided counseling.
