Friday, February 1, 2013

Police on high alert in E Cape after xenophobic attacks

Police remain on high alert at Kwa-Nobuhle in Uitenhage in the Eastern Cape where public violence has broken out, leading to a string of looting incidents.

 This after two days of unrest where Somali traders had to flee from their shops as angry residents began looting them.

 At least 10 shops were looted on Wednesday night with one being set alight. Last night police had to escort various other Somalians as tensions peaked.

Uitenhage police are investigating a case of murder and public violence following a string of looting incidents also at Khayelitsha townships over the past two days.

Thirteen people were arrested, with four allegedly found in possession of stolen property. Tensions escalated last night following the death of a teenager who was shot dead and police are investigating a case of murder.

Somali Association deputy chairperson, Ahmed Genaye says: “Today they looted everywhere, all the shops. When I investigated the matter they say that the community is okay."

- SABC

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