A couple had gone out for the evening on July 5 and on returning home they had a fight. Amid the fight the woman allegedly stabbed her boyfriend, instantly killing him.
On July 6 at about 04:00 the woman was arrested by police who were informed of the fight that took place and she was charged with murder.
She will appear in the Kriel Magistrate’s Court on July 14 for bail application and currently remains in custody.
Police request the community to utilize available structures in the government, non-governmental organisations and other professional assistance when they are confronted by unbearable load in their lives.
Speak out and break the silence on domestic violence.
But what is domestic violence? Kriel Police released the following information regarding domestic violence.
It is classified as any physical, emotional, verbal and psychological abuse, including sexual and economic abuse, as well as stalking, damage to property, unauthorised entry, intimidation and harassment or any other form of controlling behaviour.
If you suffer from any abuse please call the following numbers: Gender violence helpline 0800 150 150, SAPS Crime Stop 08600 10111, or the Kriel Police on 017 648 2266/7.
