Man arrested for stabbing two siblings during illegal gambling in Bushbuckridge
An 18-year-old male suspect was arrested by police in Bushbuckridge for allegedly stabbing two brothers.
The one, aged 23, succumbed to his wounds while the other one, aged 19, was taken to hospital for treatment.
The incident occurred at Violet Bank at around 05:00 on Sunday December 5.
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According to a police report, the incident occurred inside the yard of a tavern that was reportedly closed at the time.
“It is said that while engaged in gambling (playing dice), an argument broke out between the young man and the two brothers which ended tragically. The one who was fatally stabbed, has since been identified by his family as Karabo Mathosi.
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“The matter was reported to the police at Bushbuckridge where a case was opened with one count of murder and the other of attempted murder. Police began with the investigation by arresting the suspect and charging him accordingly. He is due to appear in the Bushbuckridge Magistrate’s Court today, December 6, facing the said charges,” said a police spokesperson, Brig Selvy Mohlala.
