By Obakeng Maje

Klipgat-Police are investigating a case of murder and inquest after a suspect allegedly strangled his girlfriend to death.

“It is alleged that on Friday at about 21:00, the suspect went to his girlfriend’s house at Bheki township. They alleged had an argument that led to a fight” captain Pelonomi Makau said.

A suspect allegedly grabbed his 35 year-old girlfriend and strangled her.  

“According to the information, the mother of the victim tried to stop the suspect from strangling her daughter, but without success” she said. 

The victim was taken to hospital where she later died, and the suspect fled the scene.

Police said a man allegedly hanged himself at another house at Bheki Section after learning about the death of a woman. Police are investigating a case of Inquest.

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