Student detained for murder after killing armed robber who attacked him

South African Police Service

Student detained for murder after killing armed robber who attacked him
Student detained for murder after killing armed robber who attacked him

A 23 year old student is detained on a charge of murder after allegedly being robbed by two men during the early hours of this morning, 18 November 2018.

It is alleged that at about 05:30, the student was walking home when he was approached by the two suspects at the corners of Mackay and Campbell Streets in Central PE. One suspect was armed with a knife. He was robbed of his cellphone.

The student grabbed the knife from the suspect and allegedly stabbed him. The other suspect was arrested by a patrolling security vehicle.

The robbery suspect (approx. 25 years old) was detained. The student was also detained on a charge of murder. Both suspects are expected to appear in court soon.

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SOURCESouth African Police Service