GEORGE NEWS - A disgruntled property owner from Groeneweide Park who feels that he was unfairly treated by local police officers on Saturday 28 August when officers in several vehicles arrived at his house after receiving a complaint of noise disturbance, has reverted to legal action against the police.
According to the resident he was celebrating his 50th birthday at home with friends and family without any complaints from any of the neighbours. Some guests left before the curfew and those who stayed were staying over.
"We were playing music, enjoying the celebrations until 22:00, after which we moved into my garage and reduced the volume considerably. At around 23:15 five police vehicles and two civilian vehicles stopped outside my property, entered my premises through my front gate, which was secured by lock and chain, and went straight to my garage and opened the door. All this without making any attempts to get consent from myself," he said in a letter to George Herald on 29 August.
According to the resident it soon became clear to him that the neighbour behind him had lodged a complaint of noise disturbance.
"At one point there were more than seven police members on my property, all without having my consent or announcing their presence," he said.
The resident further stated that one of the officers proceeded to confiscated his music player.
What furthers his frustration is the trauma the ordeal caused his son who suffers from Down syndrome.
Police responds
In response to an enquiry about the alleged events, Southern Cape police spokesperson, Capt Malcolm Pojie, said they take cognisance of the concerns raised by the resident and have notified the management of George Police.
Pojie earlier this week said the complainant was visited by an officer assigned by the station commander to investigate the allegations made.
"However, he indicated that he already pursued legal advice and intends to deal with the matter as such. We do respect his decision," he said.
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