called split skin grafting. In the theatre, another problem was discovered. Complainant had developed an abscess on the left leg adjacent to the ulcer because of the infection. The abscess was tracking up the bone. It was drained but it is a risk to the split skin grafting taking. Complainant A was expected to be in hospital for another two weeks, depending on whether the skin grafting takes well. 8.1.6 The doctor highlighted that the gas-forming infection might have long-term challenges for Complainant because it might lead to chronic osteomyelitis, i.e. bone infection because the infection seems to be arising from or very close to the bone. Infections of the bone however take longer to show on the X-ray. 8.1.7 There is no Medical Report as yet. 8.1.8 On the psychological aspect, the doctor indicated that initially, Complainant A was quite depressed and did not want to communicate. He was withdrawn but as time went by, he became better. He seems to however have post traumatic disorder in that when he was asked whether he would stand dogs after he is discharged, he indicated that it was not the dogs that were a problem but the police. Complainant A feels that he will have problems adjusting his feelings and thoughts towards the police, including acceptance of his friends who are uniformed police officers. 8.1.9 The doctor gave his opinion based on the patients he had treated who sustained police dog bites on incidences that occurred on the 4th of July. He indicated that the dog attacks seem to be by decision and instruction as the target and direction of the dog bites was at specific areas. Generally animals of the nature of dogs attack the neck but the dogs in these cases the dogs had a preponderance for the legs, particularly the left leg. The dogs seem to attack the same places, i.e. legs where there are no vital organs. 8.2 Another interview was conducted with the Counselling Services Unit (CSU) doctor who carried out an independent medical examination on Complainant B. The Doctor indicate that Complainant B showed signs of being beaten all over his body but he had specific parts where he got injuries. His right upper hand was swollen and had hematoma (a solid Page 19 of 37

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