By Obakeng Maje

Hartbeespoortdam: Police have opened a case of murder and attempted murder after a 45 year-old victim was allegedly stabbed to death with a knife by his 17 year-old son on Saturday.

“It is alleged that both the victim and the suspect had an argument after the victim questioned the suspect for coming home late” captain Pelonomi Makau said. 

The suspect who was allegedly under the influence of drugs, stabbed the victim on his back and chest and the victim died on the scene. 

“According to the information, the suspect’s sister(8), who tried to intervene was also stabbed on her throat and waist. She was taken to the hospital where she is recuperating” Makau said.  The suspect was arrested and will appear at the Brits Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

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