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Cop attack

Metro cop shot in Mitchells Plain

By Lauren Isaacs

The constable was ambushed on Sunday night while he was driving home.

  •  Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    Alleged cop killer shouldn't get bail, says investigating officer

    The investigating officer believes Mlangabezi Mqulo will interfere with witnesses if released on bail.

    2150 days ago
  • Picture: SAPS.

    Police officer dies in Soweto shoot-out

    The officer was killed in a confrontation with a group of robbers at the Meadowlands Mall in Soweto.

    2175 days ago
  • Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    CT Hawks official recovering in hospital after attack

    The 35-year-old officer was ambushed by three assailants on Tuesday evening.

    2190 days ago
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    Another cop shot in CT

    The officer responded to a business robbery in Milnerton during the early hours of this morning.

    2222 days ago
  • A memorial service was held for slain Metro Police Officer Constable Ben Koopman in Khayelitsha on 24 February 2016. Picture: Xolani Koyana/ EWN.

    Hawks continue search for CT cop's killers

    Last month, police took three men into custody, but they were released due to a lack of evidence.

    2271 days ago
  • Police held a memorial service for slain Metro Police constable Ben Koopman on 24 February 2016. Picture: Xolani Koyana/EWN.

    City of CT to unveil memorial wall for slain cops

    At least 71 law enforcement officers have been attacked while on duty over the past year.

    2281 days ago
  • FILE: One person was killed and two officers wounded during a shooting at police cells in KwaZulu-Natal. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    1 suspect killed, 2 cops wounded in shooting at KZN police station

    The shooting took place at Nyoni Police Station in KZN when two suspects overpowered an officer.

    2308 days ago
  • Alban Petersen. Picture: Alban Petersen Facebook Page.

    Alban Petersen recounts getting shot outside his home

    Petersen says he believes he was targeted because he’s a police officer.

    2371 days ago
  • FILE: Alban Petersen. Picture: Alban Petersen Facebook Page.

    CT gospel-singing cop shot & wounded

    Alban Petersen, who was off duty at the time, was shot in Bishop Lavis this morning.

    2373 days ago
  • FILE: Constable Nkosiphedule Makeleni was gunned down outside a school in Harare earlier this week. Picture: Saps

    R50k reward offered for information on Khayelitsha cop killing

    Constable Nkosiphedule Makeleni was gunned down outside a school in Harare earlier this week.

    2400 days ago
  • FILE: Police managers have established a task team to intensify efforts to ensure the safety of their members. Picture: Saps.

    FIRST ON EWN: Wounded CT cop may have been targeted

    Police suspect it was a pre-meditated and deliberate attack, because the officer was in civilian clothes.

    2484 days ago
  • Joburg Flying Squad recovered a car that was stolen in Alexandra and wounded two suspects on 3 August 2015. Picture: SAPS.

    Cops shoot hijackers in Alex

    Police say the men were wounded during the shooting and will appear in court soon.

    2486 days ago
  • Police officials and forensic experts leave the scene where a police officer was attacked and stabbed to death while on his way to work on the N2 on 29 July 2015. Picture: SAPS.

    Slain N2 cop 'tried in vain' to call police for help

    WC safety dept says if these claims are true, it warrants strong action against the police.

    2486 days ago
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    3 law enforcement officers attacked in past 24 hours

    The police said in the latest crime, a police officer was shot and wounded in Carletonville.

    2487 days ago
  • 53 police officers have been killed in South Africa since January. Picture: Free Images.com.

    Police on alert after 3 more officers shot

    Two JMPD officers and a Cape Town policeman were shot while on duty. All 3 are recovering in hospital.

    2487 days ago
  • FILE: National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Phiyega urges police to work closely & in teams

    Phiyega said officers must use their radios, give each other back up and be aware of their surroundings.

    2489 days ago
  • FILE: Police and forensic experts at the scene where a police officer was stabbed to death in an attack on the N2 highway. Picture: Natalie Malgas/EWN

    Cop killing cases to take first priority

    A report released on Friday show that this year a total of 53 SAPS members have been killed.

    2489 days ago
  • FILE: Police officials and forensic experts leave at the scene where a police officer was attacked on the N2 on Wednesday. Picture: Saps.

    ‘Politicians should show equal measures of outrage over cop killings’

    At least 53 police officers have been killed in the country since the beginning of this year.

    2490 days ago
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