Manhunt for Ladysmith murder suspects as man found dead
Ladysmith police are on the hunt for more suspects linked to the murder of a man who they had suspected of being a thief.
The 58-year-old was beaten to death by a group of young men, who found him wandering around on their Steadville property.
Police say the suspects also thought the victim was involved in witchcraft.
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The man, who had suffered multiple head injuries, was discovered by a passer-by on Saturday night.
The National Prosecuting Authority’s KZN spokesperson Natasha Kara says police arrested a 23-year-old suspect a day later.
"The accused appeared in the Ladysmith Magistrate’s Court. He faces one count of murder. The matter was postponed for the 14th of June for bail application."
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