Victim, suspect killed in botched house robbery

Officers say the man was fatally stabbed while trying to fight off a robber who broke into his home, yesterday.

The suspect was later shot dead by the victim's father - who's believed to be a policeman. 

Police spokesperson Thembeka Mbhele says a HiFi system and cellphones were stolen.

"The father managed to get his firearm, the suspect produced his firearm - which was later discovered to be a toy gun. The suspect was shot dead in the house," she said. 

A case of murder, inquest and house robbery is being investigated.