UPDATE: Man charged with Thirteenth Street murder

Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Basheer Ahmed Khan said that investigations thus far have pointed to the deceased being in a fight and sustaining fatal injuries as a result of this

July 7, 2016

Ronelle Mungaroo Less than a minute

Police have confirmed that a suspect has been charged with the murder of the elderly man who died in Thirteenth Street, Forderville on Tuesday morning.

The deceased has been identified as Vincent Moonsamy. He died on the roadside shortly after a severe assault.

Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Basheer Ahmed Khan said that investigations thus far have pointed to the deceased being in a fight and sustaining fatal injuries as a result of this.

“A 40-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident,” said W/O Khan.

He added that the suspect made an appearance in the Estcourt Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.

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July 7, 2016

Ronelle Mungaroo Less than a minute

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