A 19-year-old suspect is expected to appear in the Mmabatho Magistrates’ Court tomorrow, 04 December 2019, on a charge of murder. His arrest comes after he evaded arrest and was handed over by his brother yesterday, 02 December 2019, to the police. The incident that led to the arrest, happened on Sunday, 01 December 2019, at Ramosadi village, outside Mahikeng.

The suspect allegedly stabbed a 18-year-old several times and ultimately doused with petrol, this took place during the early hours of Sunday.

According to Police Spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone, the woman was on her way home when the suspect approached her. She was heard screaming a few minutes later. Although she was subsequently found bleeding, she managed to inform the members of the community who the suspect was. The woman suffered third degree burns.

-The VIP Team

-SAPS NW