Suspect Shot After Robbery

A gang of robbers allegedly made their way into a business premises on East street in Pietermaritzburg.

When the business' security guards were alerted they disturbed the robbers causing them to flee, they allegedly came away with an undisclosed sum of money. A shoot out ensued, and it is believed that one of the security guards shot a suspect wounding him in one of his hands and hip area.

ER24 paramedics were called to the scene for medical assistance for the suspect. The wounded suspect was arrested and taken to hospital by road ambulance with a police escort. He remained in a stable, although somewhat painful, condition throughout.

The number of suspects that were involved is unknown, but the SAPS Long Street were on the scene.