Suspended cop Fannie Nkosi denied bail

The Pretoria Magistrates Court has denied suspended police officer Fannie Nkosi bail on Wednesday.

The court ruled that Nkosi failed to prove that his release is in the interest of justice.

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Nkosi brought the application after his arrest earlier in April during a raid at his home.

He faces firearm-related charges after seven guns were found at his home, and he has been charged for possessing dockets that were allegedly found in his wendy house.

Nkosi maintained a stoic face as Magistrate Thandi Theledi went through each of the allegations against him, detailing why he failed to prove that he is the ideal candidate for bail.

One of the points that the court slammed Nkosi for is denying that a stun grenade was among the items found at his home during a police raid.

The court has also pointed out that Nkosi has not responded to the allegations made against him but has chosen to give bare denials.

He will remain behind bars as police investigations continue before he returns to the magistrates court in May.