He was found at the crime scene
By BAKANG MOKOTO
A 17-YEAR-OLD boy has been arrested in connection with murder. North West police spokesperson, Lt Colonel Amanda Funani said the atrocity took place at Matolong village in Taung on Saturday.
“The police in Taung have registered a case of murder after a 19-year-old man was allegedly killed on Saturday at Matolong village outside Taung. According to information available at this stage, the victim and the suspect who is brothers visited a local tavern on Friday during the evening and came back home in the early hours of Saturday morning.
“It is alleged that a fight ensued between the two brothers, because of money that they were supposed to be shared amongst themselves. It is further alleged that the parents tried to stop the fight, but the two brothers left the house and continued with their fight on the streets,” Funani said.
She alleged that a 19-year-old brother was found with a stabbing wound on the stomach and died on the scene. Funani further said the suspect (17) is currently under parental care and was dealt with according to the Child Justice Act 75 of 2008. Funani said an investigation into the matter continues.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena condemned the incident and asked community members to solve their differences in a harmonious way and not result in violence.
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