Three men have been arrested for allegedly murdering a 76-year-old woman, in Eersterust, during a house robbery, police said on Thursday.
Police spokesman Sergeant Sam Shibambo said the trio was arrested on Thursday morning.
“The arrest came shortly after the 76yrs old woman was found dead at her house in Makenna Avenue, Eersterust. It is alleged that the victim who was staying alone in her house at Makenna avenue, Eersterust was attacked by the suspects who were stealing from her house,” Shibambo said.
Shibambo said the 76-year-old was found with several wounds on her upper body. Her security door had been forced open and several electronic devices had been stolen from the house.
“An investigation was initiated shortly after the police were called to the scene and the manhunt was launched for the suspects. Twin brothers who reside several houses from the victim were arrested together with the third accomplice for the house robbery and murder,” he said.
The investigation is underway and the police are hoping to make more arrests.
The three men are expected to appear in the Pretoria magistrate court soon.
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