Centurion best friends’ families live in fear after attack
A 15-year-old victim is recovering in hospital after reportedly sustaining six stab wounds to his stomach.
The families of the two Laudium best friends repeatedly stabbed two weeks ago, fear for their lives.
Anver Ismail (17) and Kyle Realto (15) were the victims of an alleged unprovoked attack in Umber Street on the evening of 9 August.
The two had been with a group of friends at a nearby business when the attack happened.
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“The friends had been hanging out at the shop for the entire day,” said Anver’s mother, Shaida.
“At around 19:14, a group of boys who are known to us, entered the premises and walked directly to Anver and Kyle.”
“For reasons unknown, the attackers reportedly proceeded to grab Kyle and stab him.”
“My son, Anver, was also attacked and sustained seven stab wounds in total.”
Kyle was stabbed six times in the stomach, according to grandmother and guardian Minnie Booysen.
“He can’t eat anything, is in a lot of pain and is being fed through a tube.”
The families said they feared of further attacks.
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“I have had to install cameras and an alarm system,” Shaida said.
Meanwhile, police spokesperson Captain Augustinah Selepe confirmed the stabbing but said it was an “isolated incident”.
“The incident was not immediately reported to police,” Selepe said.
“The day after, the mother of one of the victims came to the Laudium station to report the stabbing and a case was opened.
“The detective made numerous enquiries at the scene and three suspects were identified. Two were arrested and one is still at large.”
The suspects had since been released into their parents’ custody.
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“One of them was found in possession of toy gun.”
Selepe confirmed the police were investigating charges of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
“Police will conduct school presentations to educate learners and youth about gangsterism being illegal and the consequences of being a gangster.
“If anyone feels they are being harassed they need to apply for a protection order against such conduct at the magistrate’s court.”
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