Teen in eShowe fatal stabbing due in court

Teen in eShowe fatal stabbing due in court

A 15-year-old boy - who allegedly stabbed a family member to death - is due before a magistrate in eShowe today.  

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Police say an argument broke out between the teenager and his 45-year-old uncle on Saturday night in their home in Inkanini.   


Spokesperson, Thulani Zwane says the man was killed with a sharp object - the boy was taken into custody this week.


"He was arrested yesterday after he allegedly stabbed his uncle to death while they were having an argument." 


Zwane says police have opened a case of murder for further investigation. 


"The suspect was immediately arrested. The suspect was found to be under the influence of alcohol," Zwane said.  

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