Fleeing suspect drowns in river
The man died after he jumped into a river while trying to escape from police.
A CRIMINAL who was wanted for two cases of housebreaking and theft drowned when he jumped into the Umzintlava River, near Kokstad yesterday (Thursday) while being pursued by police.
A team of detectives were searching for the man who committed the crimes in the Mount Ayliff area last month.
“Police traced the suspect to Mphela Zone 5 in Kokstad,” said police spokesman Colonel Jay Naicker. “When he was approached, the man fled and jumped into the river where he drowned.
“The Search and Rescue team from Port Shepstone and Kokstad K9 unit were alerted. A search was conducted and the body of the 25-year-old man was recovered.”
An inquest docket was opened at the Kokstad police station.
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