In a disturbing incident that underscores the dangers faced by emergency service personnel, a firefighting crew in Belhar was attacked with a brick while returning to their station after responding to a vegetation fire in Connaught Estate on Thursday night, reports Cape town Etc .
The assault is yet another reminder of the growing threat emergency responders face in the line of duty.
According to JP Smith, the Mayco for Safety and Security, the incident occurred around 10:30pm. The crew was travelling along 35th Street, between Bishop Lavis Drive and Robert Sobukwe, when the driver spotted an individual standing along the road near Malawi Camp Last.