On Saturday, 6 February, a 27-year-old man was arrested for killing his 54-year-old father in a shack in Orient Hills informal settlement in Magaliesburg.

Sergeant Kgomotso Comfort Mogwere, spokesperson for the Magaliesburg Police said the victim allegedly was at home when an argument with the suspect ensued.

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The suspect left home but allegedly came back later. He forced the door open and went to his father’s bedroom where he stabbed him several times while he was sleeping, and then fled the scene.

Police were summoned to the crime scene where they found the victim lying on his back in the bedroom with multiple stab wounds to his upper body,” said Mogwere. Police also found a sharp object, suspected to have been used during the attack, next to the body.

Paramedics were called and the victim was pronounced dead on scene.

A murder case was opened and after thorough investigation the suspect was arrested that same night. He will be appearing in the Krugersdorp Magistrates’ Court.

“We are concerned about the prevailing violence in the community. We urge every community member who witnesses any form of violence to report it immediately on 08600 10111, or call the Magaliesburg Police on 014 577 5137,” said the acting station commander, Captain Irene Thikhovhi.