Gqeberha Police Investigate After Woman Injured in Ikamvelihle Domestic Incident
- Police are investigating a domestic incident that occurred in Ikamvelihle, Gqeberha, on Monday, 26 October
- An attempted murder case has been opened, along with an inquest docket, after a woman had to be hospitalised
- Provincial Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Vuyisile Ncata described the incident as deeply distressing
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EASTERN CAPE - A woman has been hospitalised, and an investigation is underway following a domestic incident in Gqeberha on Monday morning.
Police say support is being made available to the family. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a domestic incident at a residence in Ikamvelihle, Gqeberha, on Monday, 26 October.
In a statement, Eastern Cape police spokesperson Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana confirmed that a woman sustained injuries during the incident and was transported to hospital for medical treatment. Gantana said two children were present in the house at the time of the incident. They were not physically injured.
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Police are disturbed by the incident
Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Vuyisile Ncata described the incident as deeply distressing.
“This incident is deeply distressing to us as SAPS, and our thoughts are with the injured woman as she recovers, with the two children who were in the house, and with the family,” Ncata said.
“We recognise the trauma such incidents cause, and management will ensure that counselling and support are made available to those affected,” he added.
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Police confirmed that a 49-year-old man, who is a serving police officer in the Gqeberha area, was found deceased at the scene. An attempted murder case has been opened, along with an inquest docket. The investigation is continuing.
If you or someone you know needs help, support is available: SADAG Crisis Helpline: 0800 567 567 or Lifeline South Africa: 0861 322 322.
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- An off-duty SAPS constable was kidnapped and blindfolded during a Gqeberha guesthouse robbery.
- A Hawks officer was arrested over a string of alleged kidnappings and extortion in Gqeberha.
- Police were hunting for an SUV driver following a fatal road rage attack in Gqeberha.
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