Duduza – Police are investigating a case of murder after a man died after allegedly being stabbed in a tavern in Bluegumview on Saturday.
It is alleged the deceased was drinking beer with his friends when he noticed that his cellphone was missing.
“He then decided to ask the people sitting next to him. They, out of anger, retaliated and hit him with a broken beer bottle on the head.
Duduza police spokesperson Sgt Harry Manaka says the deceased walked out and went to his house after declaring that he was not interested in fighting, but only wanted his cellphone.
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“Unfortunately, he collapsed and died after washing the blood off at his home.
“It was later learned that he was stabbed in the tavern by a known person.
“The family reported the matter immediately to the police and a manhunt was launched and police began searching for the suspect.
“The suspected person realised he was wanted by both the police and the community of Bluegumview. He surrendered himself to the Duduza SAPS on Sunday,” he explains.
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Speaking after the arrest, the Duduza SAPS station commander, Lt Col Bheki Mhlungu, expressed sadness that a life has been lost.
“He also commended the swift action by the police and the community for searching for the suspect and not taking the law into their own hands.
“We are working hard to restore trust and the good working relationship between the police and the community, and would ensure that all processes are followed for the family to get justice in this case,” he adds.
