Provincial police spokesperson lieutenant colonel Mamphaswa Seabi says Paul Hendriks appeared in the Lephalale Magistrate’s court today.
“He was released on R1 000 bail and his case was postponed to 18 May for further police investigations. This arrest comes after allegations that the suspect fired shots in the direction of a couple that was fishing along Mogol River next to Rietspruit Plot number 2, at around 14:00,”
said Seabi.
Seabi said during the incident, a 38-year old woman sustained a gun wound while her partner managed to hide.
“He immediately informed the police and emergency services. The woman was taken to the hospital for treatment and a police investigation ensued. The arrested suspect alleged that he was shooting at animals that he thought were hippopotamuses,”
said the Limpopo police spokesperson.
Police seized two rifles, one revolver, one pistol and two airguns during the arrest of the farmer.
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