Parkweg SAPS launched a manhunt for Memorial Road murder suspect

Parkweg SAPS launched a manhunt for Memorial Road murder suspect
Parkweg SAPS launched a manhunt for Memorial Road murder suspect. Image source: Pixabay

BLOEMFONTEIN – The police at Parkweg are looking for the suspect in a murder case that occurred in Memorial Road, Uitsig near Bloemfontein. On Friday 18 August 2023, members attended to a scene near Women’s War Museum at about 18:00 and found a white male with a stab wound lying at the roadside.

The paramedics were also summoned to the scene and the victim was declared dead on the scene. The victim’s belongings such as the identity documents, cellphone and wallet were found still in his possession. The deceased was identified as 23-year-old Frederick Christian Van Niekerk by his employer. A case of murder was then opened at Parkweg Police Station.

Any member of the public who can assist the police with information that can lead to the arrest of the perpetrator(s) and solve the murder case of Frederick Christian Van Niekerk is requested to contact Captain Sabata Jafta Moseme at 082 526 2713. Alternatively the information can be submitted on MySAPS App or call the SAPS Crime Stop number 08600 10111.

Content retrieved from: https://www.saps.gov.za/newsroom/msspeechdetail.php?nid=47896.