The police have launched a murder investigation after a man died following a fight at his home in Blyvooruitzicht.

Staff at Carletonville Hospital notified the police at approximately 02:40 on April 26, after the man passed away from his injuries. According to hospital reports, the victim had been brought to the facility in a private vehicle after being involved in a fight with his wife.

During the incident, he was allegedly stabbed several times with a broken beer bottle.

At the time of going to press, the police were still trying to locate the individual who transported the victim to the hospital, as he was not answering his phone and was not at home.