Breakthrough in probe into Durban Day incident

Breakthrough in probe into Durban Day incident

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the death of a 19-year-old man at East Coast Radio's Durban Day event last night.

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Police say Montreal King was found having bled profusely after sustaining fatal stab wounds. 

KZN police spokesperson, Jay Naicker says the arrests were made a little earlier this afternoon. 

He says a second man sustained minor injuries to his hand during the same incident.

"After working around the clock detectives from the police station arrested two suspects from the Wentworth area. The suspects are very young - they are approximately 18-years-old. 

"The weapon believed to have been used in the murder was also recovered. Both suspects will be charged with murder and attempted murder," he said.

Management at East Coast Radio says it is shocked and saddened by the tragedy and wish to send their condolences to King's family and friends.

(Photo via Facebook/MontrealKing)

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