The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) is currently investigating claims of assault and unlawful arrest involving a 58-year-old woman from Beaufort West. The incident reportedly occurred at the woman’s home in Prince Valley. Police allege the woman opened a case of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm against them. IPID is now tasked with determining the validity of the woman’s claims against the police officers involved. The investigation will focus on whether excessive force was used during the arrest and if the arrest itself was lawful. Details surrounding the initial incident that led to the assault charge against the woman remain unclear, but are also part of the investigation. The outcome of the IPID’s investigation could lead to disciplinary or criminal charges against the officers.