Bishop Lavis CPF says destruction of Magistrate's Court by angry mob is unacceptable
On Saturday night, a group of residents stormed the security gate at the local Magistrate's Court, smashed windows, and torched parts of the building.
The Bishop Lavis Magistrates Court where an angry mob in the area stormed the security gate, smashed windows, and torched parts of the building on 21 December 2024. Picture: Facebook/AnguspmckenzieDA
CAPE TOWN - The Bishop Lavis Community Policing Forum (CPF) said the destruction of a state building by an angry mob in the area is unacceptable.
On Saturday night, a group of residents stormed the security gate at the local magistrates court, smashed windows, and torched parts of the building.
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It is believed that the group reacted to the death of a suspected gang leader while being questioned by the police's anti-gang unit.
Bishop Lavis CPF Chairperson Graham Lindhorst said the community still waits for police to investigate.
"Will surely come and make sure that someone is kept responsible for what has happened there because what has happened is totally unacceptable where community can go to the streets and vandalise state buildings because they perceived or have the impression that the police have killed someone."
The sub-council chairperson, in the area, Angus Mckenzie also condemned the vandalism.
"These actions will lead to justice being delayed for many people, the overwhelming majority of residents in the area that require justice to be served out of this court."