Student in court after CPUT guards locked in burning building
13 October 2016
Cape Town - A student arrested for his alleged involvement in locking two security guards in a burning building at CPUT appeared in the Bellville Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.
Byron Dick, 26, was arrested on Wednesday on charges of attempted murder, arson, public violence and contravening a High Court order, following early morning violence at the university's Bellville campus.
The case was postponed to November 20 during his brief appearance.
Three security guards have since been discharged from hospital after being treated for smoke inhalation and slight injuries.