DA to lay charges against police
February 14 2015 at 05:00pm
INDEPENDENT MEDIA
Marius Redelinghuys, right, National
Spokesperson for the Democratic Alliance being apprehended. Picture: David
Ritchie
Johannesburg -
The DA would lay charges against the police after their members were
allegedly assaulted and manhandled during their arrest outside Parliament, the
party said on Saturday.
“We believe excessive force was used during the arrests,” said
Democratic Alliance spokeswoman Phumzile van Damme.
“The five arrested members had varied injuries including bruises, cuts,
fractured ribs and back and neck pains.”
Party spokesman Marius Redelinghuys and Cape metro chairman Shaun August
were among those arrested during a protest on Thursday ahead of the eighth
State of the Nation Address by President Jacob Zuma.
The party members faced charges of public violence and taking part in an
illegal gathering.
They were released on bail on Thursday.
Sapa
