The Limpopo police arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old boy at a tavern.
THE POLICE at Vila Nora in the Waterberg District, Limpopo, have arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection with the stabbing and killing of a 17-year-old boy.
Limpopo police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said the murder happened at Phahladira village in the early hours of Sunday morning.
“According to information, the police were summoned to the scene and on arrival at the said tavern the victim had already been transported to the local clinic by the tavern owner,” Ledwaba said.
“They proceeded to the clinic and, upon arrival, the medical examiner certified the victim dead.”
Preliminary investigations have revealed that the 17-year-old victim was stabbed with a sharp object in his upper body.
The police opened a case of murder and traced the 15-year-old suspect, who was arrested on the same day.
“The motive for this horrific incident is unknown and the investigation is still continuing,” said Ledwaba.
The police said the arrested teenager is expected to appear before the Phalala Magistrate’s Court soon.
The acting provincial commissioner of police in Limpopo, Major-General Jan Scheepers, condemned the brutal murder.
