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Police arrest four suspects in Sterkstroom unrest

Residents protested in Sterkstroom. The municipal building has since been gutted Picture: SUPPLIED

Arrests: According to police spokeswoman Captain Namhla Mdleleni, Queenstown Public Order Policiing (Pops) and Sterkstroom members did not sleep last night during a search for suspects who allegedly burnt the Sterkstroom Municipal offices and barricaded roads.

“Four suspects were arrested. They are facing charges of public violence, arson and malicious damage to property. They will appear before the Sterkstroom  Magistrate’s court soon and police are continuing to monitor the situation.”

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