[LISTEN] 'Any attack on an officer in uniform is a serious offence' warns JMPD in response to viral video
An officer was assaulted by a number of people while his colleagues and bystanders failed to intervene.
The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) has issued a warning that no violence against its officer will be tolerated.
This follows the spread on social media of a video showing a JMPD officer being attacked by members of the public.
The officer is assaulted by a number of people while his colleagues and bystanders fail to intervene.
JMPD's Wayne Minnaar says the details around the incident are still sketchy.
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However, he says: "Any attack on an officer in uniform is a serious offense."
Listen to Minaar below: