CAPE TOWN – Western Cape Community Safety MEC Dan Plato said an investigation will be launched into the alleged assault of a blind musician allegedly at the hands of Metro Police officers.

The entertainer was apparently manhandled by the officers on Tuesday afternoon at Greenmarket Square apparently because he didn’t have a permit to busk at that particular time.

Eyewitnesses said the man, who regularly performs in the square, was forcibly removed and his guitar damaged.

Plato said the incident is being viewed in a serious light.

“For five, six or seven officers to act against a blind person is not on. However, we don’t want to draw our own conclusions and anticipate the outcomes. Let’s have a full scale investigation.”

He said vulnerable residents should be protected.

“If their well-being is being infringed upon or they feel unsafe they can complain to government and we will investigate and make sure that we make them as comfortable as possible.”
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