Inanda teen accused of killiing cop arrested

Inanda teen accused of killiing cop arrested

A teenager accused of killing a police officer in Inanda, north of Durban will stand before a magistrate on Monday.

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The off-duty cop was stabbed to death on Sunday.


He had tried to break up a fight between his stepson and the suspect.


Two other victims were also stabbed and injured during the altercation.


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Hawks KZN spokesperson Simphiwe Mhlongo says the 19-year-old was tracked down yesterday and arrested. 


"Constable Sizwe Mthethwa was stabbed by the suspect after an argument. The suspect ran away." 


The suspect faces charges of murder, attempted murder and theft.


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