Teenage boys arrested for huge Metrorail trains blaze

After releasing CCTV footage from the aftermath of the torching of Cape Town trains, police believe they have nabbed those behind the attack. 

Western Cape police said on Wednesday they had arrested two teenage boys, aged 14 and 15, who are believed to be the main suspects behind the torching of 18 train carriages last month.

The boys were “recognised” by a community member who saw CCTV footage of the arson attack, which was circulated on social media, said Brig Novela Potelwa.

“The community member alerted the police,” Potelwa said.

Metrorail had offered a R100,000 reward to anyone who could assist them in identifying the suspects.

It was not immediately clear whether the community member had claimed the cash. – sowetanlive

Related Posts

Bulawayo man to serve six months in jail for impersonating a police officer

  Danisa Masuku [email protected] A 43-YEAR-OLD Bulawayo man has been sentenced to serve an effective six months in jail for impersonating a police officer after donning a Zimbabwe Republic Police…

Victoria Falls police crack down on sex solicitation

  Rutendo Nyeve [email protected] POLICE in Victoria Falls have intensified their crackdown on individuals blocking pavements and soliciting for sex in public spaces, with two women appearing before the Victoria…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

×