Four Suspects Arrested After Attack On Police Officers Near Hanover Park Voting Station

Four suspects aged between 16 and 20 have been arrested following an incident of public violence and an alleged attack on police officers in Hanover Park, Cape Town.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, shortly after 10am, near the Hanover Park Civic Centre voting station.

According to police, Anti-Gang Unit members deployed in the area as part of the 2026 Local Government Elections security operations noticed two groups throwing stones at each other.

Officers intervened and managed to calm the situation. However, one of the groups allegedly turned on the police, pelting officers with stones and beer bottles.

Police Officer Injured During Attack

During the confrontation, one police officer sustained an injury to his left hand.

Police said the injured officer discharged three warning shots to disperse the attackers and restore order.

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Public Order Police members subsequently responded to stabilise the area.

No community members were injured during the incident.

Four Suspects Arrested

Four suspects were arrested in connection with the incident. Preliminary investigations indicate that they are allegedly affiliated with a criminal gang operating in the area.

A case of public violence and attack on police has been registered.

The suspects are expected to appear in the Athlone Magistrates’ Court once they have been formally charged.

Voting Continues Despite Incident

Police confirmed that the incident did not affect or disrupt the election process, with voting continuing uninterrupted at the station.

Officers remain deployed in the area to maintain law and order and protect voters.

Police have reiterated that acts of violence will not be allowed to derail the electoral process or prevent residents from exercising their democratic right to vote in a safe and secure environment.