A TWENTY-year-old man is expected to appear in the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 4 August for the murder of a 17-year-old. The suspect was arrested by police officers from the eThekwini District Trio Task Team.
According to police, on Friday, 31 July at 10.20pm, Donell Potgieter, 17, was stabbed in the chest by the accused at a home on Hime Street in Wentworth.
“The suspect fled the scene on foot. The victim was taken to hospital for medical attention. He was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital,” said provincial spokesperson, Colonel Thembeka Mbele.
“A case of murder was opened at Wentworth police station for investigation. Police officers worked tirelessly to solve the case and apprehend the suspect. The suspect was arrested on Sunday, 2 August. He was detained at Wentworth police station where he was charged for murder,” added Col Mbele.
The provincial commissioner, Lieutenant-General Khombinkosi Jula commended the team for the arrest of the suspect. “Recent breakthrough into some of the murders and attempted murders at Wentworth are welcomed,” he said.
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