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An elderly white SA man, Ivan Montgomery, from Universitas in Bloemfontein, Free State, was arrested by six police officers who arrived at high speed in front of his house, stormed in, arrested him, and locked in a police cell with 20 other criminals - because it was alleged his dog had bitten a 'little girl". The next day, he was taken to the court in leg-irons. The public prosecutor refused to place his case on the court-log and Mr Montgomery was released by the court. There were no apologies from the police.
A week before the arrest, "a man and a little girl" came to his house and stated that one of his dogs bit the little girl. She had three stitches on her inner thigh. He said that it could not have been his dogs, since his two little dogs always were locked inside his yard and there was no possibility they could have escaped.
On the day of his arrest, THREE POLICE VEHICLES, WITH SIX POLICEMEN arrived at his house. He was arrested and taken to the Parkway Police Station and locked up in a cell with 20 serious offenders.
The next day HE WAS TAKEN TO COURT IN LEG-IRONS. The prosecutor for the State decided not to prosecute and he was released, without appearing in court.
Mr Montgomery was severely traumatized by the experience - one which he did not deserve.
His lawyer has confirmed that they are preparing to sue the Police.
Capt. Chaka Marope, police spokesperson said they are investigating the incident and will comment later.
http://www.volksblad.com/Suid-Afrika/Nuus/Man-wil-hof-toe-na-traumatiese-nag-in-sel-20120514
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