Port Edward police arrested a 32 year old relative for murder. He was arrested at his home in Ncukeni area after a lengthy investigation by a team of investigators tasked to solve the killing of minors.
On 2 September 2017 at 07:00, three children aged between four and twelve were found lying inside the house with multiple stab wounds in their upper bodies and their left ears were cut. The other body was found lying outside the house with multiple stab wounds.
The motive for the killing is unknown at this stage. The children were alone at the time of the attack. Four counts of murder were opened at Port Edward police station for investigation. Suspect will be charged for four counts of murder. He will appear in the Ramsgate Magistrates’ Court on 12 March 2018.
The KwaZulu-Natal Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Bheki Langa commended the investigating team for the arrest.
“We will ensure that a well prepared docket is sent to court so that the accused can be prosecuted for these horrendous acts. The cruelty that was displayed during the killing cannot be explained as it was too vicious especially as it was committed by a relative who is expected to be the protector to these children,” he said.
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