UCT students reportedly detained after clashes with private security

[schumi]

CAPE TOWN - Some University of Cape Town (UCT) student leaders say four students have been detained after clashing with private security on campus.

A total of eight were reportedly arrested earlier, and four have so far been released.

Others have taken to social media recounting scenes of chaos and violence.

Several of the demonstrators have vowed they won’t back down, adding the institution is siding with law enforcement.

More at: http://ewn.co.za/2016/10/18/Four-UC...ecurity?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

 

[Fulcrum29]

https://twitter.com/ashleighfurlong/status/788331799348903936

Yeah, they say the cops are provoking the students...

 

[The_Assimilator]

https://twitter.com/ashleighfurlong/status/788331799348903936

Yeah, they say the cops are provoking the students...

I'd call them animals, but animals behave better than that.

 

[ToxicBunny]

That is clear and present assault of a police officer.

All those in that video should be arrested and charged.

 

[Fulcrum29]

That is clear and present assault of a police officer.

All those in that video should be arrested and charged.

I think those are the security heavies. Nonetheless, that is assault... GroundUp is singing their tune. Read this article,

http://www.groundup.org.za/article/max-price-Maasdorp-assault-claims/

 

[ToxicBunny]

I think those are the security heavies. Nonetheless, that is assault... GroundUp is singing their tune. Read this article,

http://www.groundup.org.za/article/max-price-Maasdorp-assault-claims/

Ahhh yes, on a second viewing you are right.. they are private security heavies. I was wondering why no rubber bullets were being unleashed.