A police vehicle came under attack in Elsies River yesterday as officers responded to a shooting on Old Stellenbosch Road, Clarke Estate.

The Acting Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety in the Western Cape, Tertuis Simmers, condemned the attack, calling it a “brazen and reckless act of violence.”

“Fortunately, no officers were inside the vehicle at the time of the attack. The South African Police Service (SAPS) is currently investigating the matter.”

SAPS spokesperson Ndakhe Gwala confirmed that cases of attempted murder, assault on police, and public violence are under investigation.

“Elsies River Police attended a complaint of a shooting in progress at Old Stellenbosch Road, Clark Estate. Upon arrival, they saw a group of people gathered and then heard gunshots coming from the crowd. A police vehicle was hit by a bullet during the incident.”

Simmers stressed that any assault on police is an attack on the rule of law and threatens the safety and security of our communities.

“These acts of violence seek to undermine the authority of the State and endanger those who work tirelessly to protect our residents. Such behaviour will not be tolerated.”

SAPS is urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111, use the MySAPS App, or call the City of Cape Town tip-off line on 0800 1100 77. All information will be treated with strict confidentiality.