Police officer who hit public faces internal disciplinary case (VIDEO)

Police have confirmed they will investigate an officer caught punching a member of the public.

Over the weekend, a video emerged showing a uniformed officer working at the Customer Service Center (CSC) of the Tsakane Police Station involved in a heated argument with a member of the public.

Police confirmed that the man who was beaten had opened a case of assault against the officer, who responded by opening a case himself.

Officer filmed him hitting the man

In the video, a man at the CSC counter asks the officer why she didn’t help the woman who had been sleeping on a nearby chair.

The officer responds by asking if he is filming their interaction. Their altercation escalated into threats, with the officer punching the man.

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Gauteng Police acknowledged the incident and noted with “disappointment” that the incident was caught on camera.

“This behavior is inappropriate and the police code of conduct calls for clients to be treated with respect and integrity at all times,” confirmed police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi.

“Both the sergeant and the public have opened cases of assault and criminal battery against each other.

“An internal disciplinary case will also be opened against the sergeant,” the colonel stated.

Alleged attack on a tavern in Middelburg

Meanwhile, police said no formal case has been opened following an alleged attack on customers at a tavern in Middelburg.

Video footage showed police officers opening and spilling drinks on customers, attacking some with pool cues while allegedly assaulting others.

It is believed officers fired stun grenades before forcing patrons to lie flat on the ground as they carried out their attack.

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) told the newspaper Observer from Middelburg that it would assess complaints if they received them.

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