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Man arrested for murder in the West
The police were provided with information about a body of a Zimbabwean national that was found lying in the street with stab wounds
A 28-year-old man was arrested for murder in Lotus Gardens, west of Pretoria, on Sunday morning.
The police were provided with information about a body of a Zimbabwean national that was found lying in the street with stab wounds, said police spokesperson Sergeant Simon Chokoe.
“Preliminary investigation led to the arrest of the 28-year-old suspect that same morning,” Chokoe said.
In a separate incident, a 23-year-old man was arrested for murder in Pretoria West on Christmas Day.
“A man identified as Obey Koshiri was stabbed and taken to a nearby hospital where he died upon arrival,” Chokoe said.
Police were notified of the perpetrator’s whereabouts and he was soon arrested for murder.
Tshwane District Acting District Commissioner Brigadier Thine applauded members for the swift response to information provided which led to the arrest of the suspects.
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