Senior citizens aged 92 and 75 arrested for murder

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It is a court appearance today of two senior citizens for the alleged murder of a fellow senior.

It is said according to police report that the trio, aged 92 and 75 years were living at an old age home. 

“The suspects were arrested in Jericho village outside Brits on Thursday, 30 May 2024. Reports suggest that, the victim and the suspects stayed at an old age home. A fight allegedly ensued between the suspects and the victim at about 04:00 on Thursday, 30 May 2024.”

“According to information, the victim was from the bathroom when he met with the suspects who were on their way to the bathroom. The victim allegedly bumped one of the suspects who hit the former with his crutches. The suspect’s companion apparently joined his friend and they both assaulted the victim. The owner of the old age was notified and the police were summoned. The victim who sustained head injuries was transported to hospital by an ambulance, but was certified dead on arrival. The two suspects were later arrested for murder.”

The deceased was aged 75 and the two accused are aged 92 and 75. They will be appearing at Brits Magistrate’s Court today.