By Obakeng Maje

Kimberley-Northern Cape police arrested two suspects while they were busy patrolling the area.

It is alleged that the police saw two suspects sitting in their car and looked suspicious.

“Police searched two suspects and a knife was found in a car. They arrest two suspects for question and while on their way to the police station,one suspect who was sitting behind driver seat allegedly drew a knife and stabbed a police officer cutting a throat” Lieutenant Donald Mdhuli said.

“The police officer who was driving managed to stop a car and a fight ensued that resuslt in a shoot-out” Mdhluli said.

A suspect who was armed with a knife was allegedly fatal shot and has been taken to hospital for with gun wounds.

“Another suspect was taken to police cell and the police officer was also rushed to hospital while his colleague is been treated for shock” police spokesperson said.