A woman in Bloemfontein, South Africa, has filed an assault charge against two police officers after a video went viral showing the officers repeatedly beating her at the Heidedal Police Station. The woman reportedly sought help from police after experiencing domestic violence. The Free State Provincial Police Commissioner has confirmed the incident is under investigation by both the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) and internal police investigations.
A Bloemfontein woman has laid an assault charge against two police officers who allegedly assaulted her at the Heidedal Police Station.
According to police reports, the woman was a victim of domestic violence and had gone to the police for help. He emphasised that labour laws dictate clear legal and procedural frameworks governing the suspension or removal of members from their duties.
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