Young man arrested for allegedly fatally stabbing a man at a tavern in Elukwatini
18-year-old suspect is expected to appear in the Chief Albert Luthuli Magistrate’s Court on murder charges.
An 18-year-old male has been arrested after he allegedly fatally stabbed a 33-year-old man in a tarvern at Elukwatini on December 28 at about 02:00.
According to a provincial police spokesperson Brigadier Selvy Mohlala the man was stabbed after a fight broke out.
“The suspect and a woman, believed to be his companion, estimated age being 42 years old, were at the tavern when the victim approached the female friend. It is alleged that a scuffle then ensued between the suspect and the victim which allegedly led to the suspect drawing a knife and stabbing the man to death.”
Mohlala said police and emergency personnel were summoned to the scene and a murder case was registered.
“Upon arrival they found the victim lying in a pool of blood and he was certified dead by the medical practitioners. A murder case was registered and after an investigation was conducted, the suspect was arrested. During his arrest, a knife believed to have been used during the incident was confiscated for further investigation. The motive for the killing is unknown at this stage,” said Mohlala.
Mohlala concluded, “The suspect is expected to appear in the Chief Albert Luthuli Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, December 29 facing charges of murder.”
The provincial commissioner, Lieutenant General Daphney Manamela, reacted angrily to this heinous act while authorising an investigation to look into whether the tavern owner was still trading within stipulated business operating hours, and if not then drastic steps should be taken against the owner.
“Our liquor outlets seem to be contributing to serious crime and we urge owners to work with us and comply with the regulations. In the first place, dangerous weapons should never be allowed on such premises. This is really a concern for us as law enforcement agencies,” said Manamela.
