Sitole commented on an attack on three police members that were shot and injured during a foiled cash-in-transit heist in Rustenburg on Thursday 9 May, during which a security officer and bystander were also injured. 

According to the police, the incident occurred in the early evening, where it is alleged that an armoured vehicle was rammed off the road by a sedan, and subsequently attacked with explosives whilst the security officers were still inside. At that stage, police officers on patrol responded to the scene and a shoot-out with the suspects ensued - which led to the suspects abandoning the robbery and fleeing the scene empty-handed in three vehicles, two bakkies and the sedan. 

After the onslaught, it was discovered that a 62-year-old woman was struck by a stray bullet, and was rushed to hospital for medical attention, while one of the security officers also sustained injuries during the commotion. While fleeing the scene, the suspects came across a marked police vehicle in Bethlehem Street and fired multiple shots at the vehicle, which resulted in three community members sustaining injuries. The Hawks are investigating the case.

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