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The Herald
3 days ago
- The Herald
Acting Gauteng police commissioner's driver survives 'attempted hijacking'
Gauteng police are investigating a case of attempted murder and malicious damage to property after a driver who was supposed to collect acting provincial commissioner Maj-Gen Fred Kekana was allegedly attacked by unknown suspects in Westonaria. Kekana said on Monday the driver noticed a suspicious BMW following him and came under attack as he was about to park the vehicle. 'The passenger in that BMW smashed the window with an iron rod, not knowing that the windows are protected. The driver had to defend himself, and the thugs dropped the firearm and ran away. 'That's what happened. It's under investigation,' he said. Gauteng police spokesperson Col Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi earlier said police are investigating a case of attempted hijacking and malicious damage to property after a constable was attacked by unknown suspects on Monday morning. She said it is reported the constable was driving a state vehicle around Westonaria when a blue BMW vehicle stopped next to him and smashed the driver's window with an unknown object. 'The constable swiftly reacted and fired shots, prompting the suspects to speed off, leaving a firearm behind, which was later discovered to be a toy gun. No injuries were reported and the police are on the lookout for the suspects,' she said. TimesLIVE
BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Two arrested over St Helier primary school swastika graffiti
Two men have been arrested over a series of graffiti incidents that included a primary school being painted with a comes after officers received multiple reports of vehicles, buildings, and general public spaces in St Helier being covered with "offensive and abusive graffiti" on Friday morning.A 51-year-old man and a 37-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of malicious damage under Common week, Chief Minister Deputy Lyndon Farnham said he was "deeply disturbed" by the graffiti.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Yahoo
Man accused of cutting BBC radio transmitter cable
A man accused of cutting the cables of five JT mobile phone masts and the BBC Radio Jersey Medium Wave transmitter has appeared before a magistrate. Mariusz Symanski, 44, was charged with causing malicious damage. Magistrate Bridget Shaw said the allegations were too serious for the court to deal with and ordered Mr Symanski to appear at the Royal Court on 5 September. Mr Symanski was remanded in custody until then. More news stories for Jersey Listen to the latest news for Jersey Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Jersey Court Service
BBC News
07-07-2025
- BBC News
Man in court accused of cutting BBC Jersey transmitter cable
A man accused of cutting the cables of five JT mobile phone masts and the BBC Radio Jersey Medium Wave transmitter has appeared before a Symanski, 44, was charged with causing malicious Bridget Shaw said the allegations were too serious for the court to deal with and ordered Mr Symanski to appear at the Royal Court on 5 Symanski was remanded in custody until then.
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Yahoo
Investigation as five phone network sites damaged
An investigation has been launched by police after "malicious damage" was made to five of JT's mobile phone network sites. The States of Jersey Police said the damage could cause potential service disruption across the island. The incidents took place at the different sites this week, twice on Wednesday and three times on Thursday. Police said officers had identified a possible suspect who was described as a man in his 40s to 50s wearing a black fleece with green trousers and blond hair. Damage occurred at both La Mare Wine Estate and Les Pres d'Auvergne on Wednesday, and at Les Landes Road, then Ville au Bas Stables and the La rue au Cerf area on Thursday. The force added additional security measures had been implemented at the sites, and there would be an increased police presence in the areas. Members of the public have been urged to stay away from all mobile phone sites. More news stories for Jersey Listen to the latest news for Jersey Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to States of Jersey Police
