Constable LP Lesia form Lindley Police Station was sentenced R 60.000 or three month imprisonment

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) has successfully secured conviction in the Bethlehem Regional Court on 12 July 2016.

The Accused a Constable Lesia was found guilty of negligent discharge of fire arm and handling a firearm while under the influence. This follows an incident on 29 April 2013 where he attempted to shoot his Colleague Constable M B Sithole after he accused him of sending the police to his house to search. He shot and missed him.

He was sentenced to R60 000.00 or 3 months imprisonment which is wholly suspended for five years and NOT declared unfit to possess a firearm. 

Issued by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate

For enquiries:
Mr Robbie Raburabu
Acting National Spokesperson
082 926 1067 and 012 399 0050
RRaburabu@ipid.gov.za