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28-year-old suspect arrested for double murder in Belhar
2020/06/13

Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape

 

WESTERN CAPE – Belhar detectives are investigating a case of double murder following the discovery of two bodies yesterday. The bodies of the victims aged 07 and 27, who are believed to be mother and daughter were discovered at about 16:00 in Comerce street, Belhar. According to information at the disposal, police attended to the scene and found the victims in the house. The 27-year-old female had multiple stab wounds in her body while the child was found on the bathroom floor.

A 28-year-old man was subsequently arrested and is expected to appear in the Bellville Magistrates’ Court on charges of murder on Monday, 15 June 2020.

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