Granny and aunt stabbed, suspect falls off cliff while fleeing police
A 42-year-old woman died upon arrival at the hospital while a 56-year-old female was admitted with serious stab wounds.
A MAN, who was wanted for a Molweni murder and attempted murder, was arrested yesterday night after hours of searching.
Hillcrest SAPS communications officer, Capt Linzi Smith said a 26-year-old man heard his aunt screaming in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
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Smith said the man immediately went out and saw his aunt laying on the ground outside.
“He then saw his grandmother being stabbed by a man known to him. The suspect fled into the bush when he saw him,” said Smith.
Members from the Hillcrest Cluster Task team, dog unit and the community searched for the suspect for hours into the night.
“The suspect was eventually found at the bottom of a cliff which he fell off while fleeing.”
The man was arrested and taken for treatment for the injuries he sustained due to the fall.
The grandmother (56) and aunt (42) were both taken to hospital where the aunt passed away upon arrival.
“The grandmother was admitted with serious stab wounds,” said Smith.
A case of murder and attempted murder has been opened and is under investigation.
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