Inmate shot dead in court

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Police in the Eastern Cape have opened an inquest docket following the death of an inmate who was killed whilst appearing in court.

The 25 years old man who was in court for a 2018 case in which he had tried to escape from prison.

This is according to police spokesperson in the area, Brigadier Tembinkosi Kinana who also said that the suspect was being cross-examined East London Magistrates Court when he allegedly jumped out of the witness box with a knife in his hand.

“It is alleged that a firearm shot was heard during the incident. It is not clear how the alleged knife found its way into the court. However, the prisoner was later certified dead by the paramedics.”

“The circumstances surrounding the incident will form part of the investigation. An Inquest docket has been opened” said Kinana.