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20-year old man set to appear before Phalala Magistrates Court on charges on Murder

A 20-year-old man is scheduled to appear before the Phalala Magistrate Court on charges of murder. This follows the death of his 16 year old brother. 


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 According to Police spokesperson to Limpopo provincial police spokesperson, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba, The murder happened at Vianeen village, at Marken, on Wednesday.

“The police were on duty when they received a complaint about a murder in Vianeen village. Upon arrival at the scene, they discovered a teenage body lying on his bed facing up with stab wounds on his back,” Ledwaba.

Ledwaba states further, “The two brothers allegedly got into a heated argument which escalated to a physical fight, during which the brother allegedly stabbed the younger brother in the back with a knife.”

It is alleged that after the attack, the elder brother went to a relative, to inform them about the incident. Emergency medical services were called to the scene.

Ledwaba said the victim was certified dead at the scene. The case was opened at Witpoort police station. The suspect was arrested in Vianeen village and detained at police station.


Done By: Elona Sibunzi 

 

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