During 1979 a total of 163 adults and juveniles were killed by police "in the execution of their duties", and 495 wounded. Of those shot, 103 were killed and 353 wounded "while attempting to escape" according to the Minister of Police.
Also in 1979, 229 policemen were convicted of assault and murder, 19 of whom had previous convictions for such offences. Of these, six with previous convictions and 14 without were discharged from the police force. Altogether, 171 policemen were convicted of common assault, 40 with intent to do grievous bodily harm, 16 of culpable homicide and two of murder.
