Fishermen stabbed, killed in alleged altercation at Snake Park pier
Sgt Zanele Khomo said the men have not been identified at this stage.
TWO men were stabbed and killed and a witness was injured during an alleged altercation at Snake Park beach pier on Sunday night, 13 September.
According to Sgt Zanele Khomo from Durban Central SAPS, at around 8pm, a fisherman was at the beachfront when he was approached by an unknown man.
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“An altercation broke out at they ended up stabbing one another. Both died at the scene of the crime. The motive for the argument is unknown. A witness, who tried to separate them, was also stabbed but was taken to hospital. Both deceased will be charged as suspects,” she said.
Khomo said the men have not been identified at this stage, however they are between the ages of 19 and 30.
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