A 30-year-old man died after being stabbed in the upper body at a local tavern in Mohlakeng over the weekend.
Randfontein Police spokesperson, Captain Appel Ernst says, “Eyewitnesses say the deceased and another man were involved in a fight prior to the stabbing. One thing led to another and the other man took out a sharp object and stabbed the victim in the upper body.
“The victim succumbed to the injuries on the scene.”
A 34-year-old man since has been arrested and could face a charge of murder.
“We are are looking for further eyewitnesses who can shed more light on the events that led to the brutal murder,” Ernst continues.
The investigating officer Thabiso Duiker can be contacted on 011 278 8100.
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