Suspect involved in the murder of a high school learner remains in police custody
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A 19 years old Blessing Dintle Tladi allegedly involved in the murder of a high school learner has been remanded in police custody until Monday formal bail application.
Police Spokesperson Captain Sam Tselanyane said that the incident occurred this past Friday, June 2nd when the 18 years old victim was on his way from school and was approached by the said suspect who attends another school in the same area in Rustenburg.
“It is alleged that on Friday, 02 June 2023 at about 15:45, police received a complaint about the stabbing incident. Upon arrival at the scene, the police found members of the community gathered around a motionless body covered with a blanket.”
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was stabbed with a sharp object on his throat. According to bystanders, the victim was a learner from a High School in Rustenburg and he allegedly fought with another pupil from the other school who in turn recruited a group of other learners to attack the victim’s group.”
“The two groups allegedly gathered at the Bus Rank leading to a fight and eventual stabbing of the victim. He was later certified dead at the scene. Another learner who was also stabbed, was transported to a local hospital by the Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS).”
The suspect immediately fled the scene but was later traced and arrested.
He is facing murder charges.
