But, four weeks after the attack with no arrests, the victim has resorted to reporting the matter to the Richards Bay Station Commissioner and Head of Detectives for investigation into police procedure followed on the day of the attack.
Shane Swanepoel underwent surgery to fit a steel plate into his face and his vision has been damaged to the extent that he is permanently affected in his work duties and general functioning, but a local prosecutor reportedly told him the charge was assault common only and not assault with the intent to commit grievous bodily harm.
