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Mtunzini man stabs wife

An initial message in a group chat reported a robbery and knife attack, which turned out to be misleading

July 11, 2020
Erica Abrahams 1 minute read

MTUNZINI residents last (Friday) night mobilised to quickly block off exit routes out of town after a stabbing which they believed took place during a house robbery, but turned out to be a domestic violence incident.

A paramedic stationed in town, Alpha Security and police responded swiftly to a report of a man who had stabbed his 38-year-old wife.

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A source at the scene said they believed the man was under the influence of alcohol.

‘The woman was treated on scene and the man was arrested for attempted murder.’

Read more in the ZO on Monday.

 

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July 11, 2020
Erica Abrahams 1 minute read

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With a background in publishing in the UK, Tamlyn has been in the news industry since 2013, working her way up from journalist to sub-editor. She holds a diploma in journalism from the London School of Journalism. Tamlyn has a passion for hard environmental news, and has covered many such stories during her time at the Zululand Observer. She is passionate about the written word and helping others polish their skill.
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