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I have noted with concern a video circulating on social media of a woman being restrained by Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) officer while another person, purported to be a nurse, appears to prepare to draw blood from the resident.
The individual had allegedly failed a breathalyzer test necessitating JMPD to arrest and take her to the Douglasdale Police Station, north of Johannesburg for further processing.
It is critical to note that the law does permit a police officer to physically restrain a person who refuses to provide a blood sample for law enforcement purposes.
The City on noting this incident, has already commenced an internal investigation into the events leading up to the incident as well as to determine whether the appropriate use of force was used by law enforcement officials.
If anyone is found guilty of any wrongdoing, they will face appropriate and swift disciplinary action.
For media queries, kindly contact:
Chantelle Fourie-Shawe
Media Specialist: Office of the Executive Mayor
chantellef@joburg.org.za
081 546 1014
