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Cape Town – Electro pop duo Locnville were reportedly assaulted by police in the early hours on Thursday, reports Kfm.
Locnville tweeted: "Locnville was just assaulted by police officers!!!"
According to Kfm, Locnville brothers Brian and Andrew Chaplin were at a petrol station with a friend in Claremont, Cape Town, when a group of people confronted them.
The group reportedly made comments about Locnville's music and started a fight.
Police then intervened, maced Brian in the face and punched their friend.
Their Facebook page said the following: "Locnville was just assaulted by the SAPS!!!!! Brian was maced and our best friend punched in the face by the fucking police!!!!! Can you believe it????? What happened to South Africa????"
Locnville admitted that they had been drinking, but said they did not start the fight.
Attempts to get comment have so far been unsuccessful. More information to follow.
Locnville tweeted: "Locnville was just assaulted by police officers!!!"
According to Kfm, Locnville brothers Brian and Andrew Chaplin were at a petrol station with a friend in Claremont, Cape Town, when a group of people confronted them.
The group reportedly made comments about Locnville's music and started a fight.
Police then intervened, maced Brian in the face and punched their friend.
Their Facebook page said the following: "Locnville was just assaulted by the SAPS!!!!! Brian was maced and our best friend punched in the face by the fucking police!!!!! Can you believe it????? What happened to South Africa????"
Locnville admitted that they had been drinking, but said they did not start the fight.
Attempts to get comment have so far been unsuccessful. More information to follow.
