Third detective arrested for Nathaniel Julies murder
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) says a third cop has been arrested for the murder of 16-year-old Nathaniel Julies.
Last week, Julies was shot and killed in Eldorado Park, allegedly by the police, although the exact circumstances of the shooting remain contested.
IPID spokesperson Ndileka Cola says the police watchdog apprehended the suspect on Tuesday afternoon.
“The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) has this afternoon [Tuesday] arrested the third suspect linked into the Nataniel Julies murder on charges of defeating the ends of justice and being in possession of prohibited ammunition.
“The detective is also from Eldorado Park South African Police Services.”
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The suspect is set to appear before the Protea Magistrates Court on Thursday.
Two other police officers were arrested on Friday and are expected to make another court appearance a week later.
“IPID continues to investigate this matter,” Cola adds.
