On 2023/05/19 at 20:30 Maitland police, while on patrol, came across a group of people in Upper Silva Street by an unknown male that was severely assaulted by two unknown suspects.
The victim was taken to hospital for treatment and an assault GBH docket was registered by Maitland police for further investigation.
On 2023/05/21 the victim was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
On 2023/05/24 in the early hours of the morning WO Pritchard of Maitland detectives assisted by a contingent of Metro Police provided by Senior Superintendent R Wright and with the help of the Brooklyn community, traced the suspects to their addresses.
A 15-year-old male and an 18-year-old male were taken in to custody.
The suspects will be appearing at the Cape Town Magistrates' Court once charged.