Lyttelton man stabbed to death, alleged attacker critical in hospital
The alleged attacker is in a critical condition in hospital after he was allegedly beaten by community members.
A man was stabbed to death during an altercation at an informal car wash in Cradock Street, Lyttelton, on Friday, July 29.
The alleged attacker is also in critical condition in hospital after he was allegedly beaten by community members.
The incident happened on Cradock Avenue, next to Shoprite, around 17:00, according to police spokesperson Captain Dave Miller.
“The two [men] were involved in an altercation when one produced a knife and stabbed the other,” he said.
“Medical assistance was called by community members, but unfortunately the victim was declared dead on the scene.”
Miller said the suspect was transported to hospital for further medical care.
He said the suspect would appear in the Pretoria magistrate’s court to face murder charges as soon as he was discharged.
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