A man was allegedly attacked by two men in Oak Avenue, recently.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe complainant alleged that he was driving along Oak Avenue when a white sedan stopped in front of him.<\/p>
\u201cThe vehicle\u2019s occupants, believed to be community patrollers, got out and approached his car,\u201d explained Sgt Styles Maome, communications officer for the Primrose police.<\/p>\n
One of the men opened the victim\u2019s car door, switched off the engine, and removed the key from the ignition.<\/p>
\u201cIt is alleged that the victim was pulled from the car and choked with a stick, and his hands were tied together with a cable tie,\u201d said Maome.<\/p>\n
The men kicked the complainant in the face and ordered him to face the ground and not to look at them.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe victim claims that they were joined by another car, whose occupants started to search his car,\u201d Maome continued.<\/p>\n
Police were called to the scene by the patrollers after the attack.<\/p>\n
When they arrived they freed the victim, who immediately went to the Primrose Police Station to open a case against the men.<\/p>\n
Two men were traced using the brief description given by the victim.<\/p>\n
The 24-year-old and 53-year-old were arrested and charged with assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and impersonating a police officer.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe appeal to the community patrollers to act within the law when they execute their duties.<\/p>\n
\u201cOnly trained police officials can stop and search a vehicle,\u201d warned Maome.<\/p>\n
The men have since appeared in the Germiston Magistrates Court, where their case was postponed for trial.<\/p>\n
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