Rustenburg -Police are investigating a case of murder and house breaking after a 40-year-old male was killed on Saturday 25 August 2012 at about 3:00 am.

It is alleged that the decease was with his wife when they heard noise inside the house. He went to investigate and saw the suspect in the sitting room.

It is alleged that the suspect threatened the deceased and his wife with a knife.

They both engaged in a fight.

“The suspect stabbed the deceased with a knife 10 times and the victim was taken to hospital where he later died. The deceased wife was also injured” Captain Funani said.

The suspect managed to flee the scene. Investigation continues.