KwaDukuza man behind bars after hammer attack

KwaDukuza man behind bars after hammer attack

A KwaDukuza man has spent his first night in police custody after allegedly trying to kill a woman in an apparent domestic dispute.

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Police say the woman was assaulted with a hammer on Tuesday.


She suffered serious injuries.


KZN SAPS spokesperson Robert Netshiunda says the community went after the suspect before police intervened. 


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"She sustained head injuries and was conveyed to a nearby hospital for medical attention. The incident occurred on 15 July 2025 on King Shaka Street. 


"The suspect was allegedly assaulted by community embers, and he was also conveyed to a nearby hospital for medical attention."


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