Charles Galane (33) was recently found guilty on two counts of assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm and one of attempted murder, in the Germiston Magistrate\u2019s Court.<\/p>\n
Primrose detective Sgt Lesiba Konyana was credited with the successful conviction.<\/p>
Galane was sentenced to eight years imprisonment, three years of which were suspended. This means that he will spend five years behind bars.<\/p>\n
The Primrose police\u2019s acting station commander, Lieut-Col Andre Jordaan, thanked Konyana for his hard work and dedication.<\/p>
He further encouraged other detectives and officers to learn from his example.<\/p>\n
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