One injured in Grabouw protest

Published Aug 10, 2011

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A woman was injured during service delivery protests in Grabouw in the Western Cape on Wednesday, police said.

A rubber bullet hit the 19-year-old woman in the eye, Warrant Officer November Filander said.

“Rubber bullets were fired at the crowd after they started throwing stones at police,” said Filander.

He said the group dispersed at midday after community leaders spoke to them.

No police officers were injured, but police vehicles were damaged. A case of illegal gathering and public violence was opened.

No arrests had been made. -

Sapa

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