Nine people arrested for public violence following an incident on the N1 near Touwsrivier on Sunday, 27 September, are expected to appear in the Worcester Magistrates’ Court again on 25 November after they were all released on warning.

According to Captain FC van Wyk, a provincial police spokesperson, nine men between the ages of 20 and 30 were arrested.

He said the incident occurred at 08:05 on the Hexpass Road when some community members attempted to take alcohol from a burning truck.

Van Wyk said De Doorns Police, Worcester Police’s Highway Patrol, Touwsrivier Police and Public Order Police had to keep the crowd away from the truck and its cargo.

According to him, the people started to throw stones at police members and passing vehicles.

Van Wyk said police took action to disperse the crowd.

The accused appeared in the Worcester Magistrates’ Court on 29 September. They made another court appearance on 5 October, after which the case was postponed to 25 November.

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