Toekomsrus police have confirmed that a *minor was arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of another teenager in Toekomsrus yesterday, August 22.

Gauteng police spokesperson Captain Tintswalo Sibeko said a case of murder is being investigated.

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“A minor suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident. An investigation is currently underway,” Sibeko said.

*This article was amended after it was published. The article previously stated that a 15-year-old boy was arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing. However, the newspaper has since received confirmation that while the suspect is indeed a minor, his exact age is not yet known. The Randfontein Herald apologises for any confusion caused. — Ed.