An arrest effected on Tuesday of a 50 year old suspect in Stellenbosch has now been linked to the murder of Rene Tracy Roman.
On Tuesday, 21 March 2017, a decomposed body was discovered in St Agatha, Lavender Hill which led detectives to Stellenbosch where the suspect was arrested. Further investigation revealed that the body which was discovered is that of Rene Tracy Roman.
This afternoon when police visited the crime scene in the presence of the suspect, a crowd of about 1000 community members attempted to attack the suspect during which a police member was injured and four vehicles damaged.
During this volatile situation police investigators had to suspend their crime scene investigation for now. The suspect is expected to make a court appearance this afternoon in Wynberg Magistrates’ court.
Community members are warned to allow the police to do their work. Taking the law into their hands is an offence, punishable by law.
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