A screenshot of the assault incident filmed in East London, Eastern Cape. Picture: Video / X The decision to release three men accused of assaulting a security guard in East London, Eastern Cape, on warning has sparked concern, with political leaders warning it may convey the wrong message to the public. The suspects appeared in the East London Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, where they face a charge of common assault.
Two of the accused were arrestedshortly after the incident and were released on warning on 1 January. They returned to court on Tuesday alongside a third suspect who was arrested later. The state confirmed that the newly added accused would also be released on warning.
The magistrate warned the three men to attend future court proceedings and postponed the matter to 25 February to allow for further police investigation. The decision drew criticism from political leaders. Speaking toNewzroom Afrika, EFF Eastern Cape chairperson Zilindile Vena welcomed the arrest of the third suspect but expressed frustration over the release of all three accused.
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“We can’t have hooligans running around and capturing our streets. That is why we are here. We will come back again,” Vena added.
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