Western Cape police arrest suspects in connection with double murder and robbery

 

A 38-year-old suspect is expected to make his first court appearance in the Bellville Magistrates’ court after he was arrested on murder and attempted murder charges relating to a robbery of a bread truck in Symphony way, Delft on 15 May.

 

During the initial stage of the investigation, the suspect was identified but evaded arrests after many tracing operations were initiated.

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On Sunday the investigating team followed up on information that the suspect was at the Delft Day Hospital for medical treatment after he was involved in a scuffle with community members who accused him of robbery.

The investigating team visited the hospital, recognised the suspect and placed him under arrests

The suspect is due to appear in court today, facing charges of murder, attempted murder and robbery aggravated.