Westville murder suspect misses court appearance
A 63-year-old man accused of murdering his wife in a Westville pub was a no-show at court.
Nicholas le Roux was expected to apply for bail in the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court today.
It's understood Le Roux is being held at Westville Prison. However, it’s unclear why he wasn’t transported to court for today's proceedings.
Meanwhile, Le Roux's legal aid attorney told the court that he was withdrawing from the matter because his client doesn't qualify for the assistance.
The 63-year-old father faces multiple charges, including the premeditated murder of his wife, Taryn, and handling a firearm while under the influence of a substance.
The 48-year-old mother was shot dead last month in a Westville pub while having lunch. Police say she and her husband had been arguing moments before the alleged shooting. Le Roux was arrested on the scene.
At his first appearance, the state opposed bail, saying Le Roux is a possible flight risk. Prosecutors told the court he was due to leave the country for Somalia on the day of the alleged shooting.
They also highlighted his military background, and his work as a contractor in Afghanistan for more than a decade, saying he has no strong ties to South Africa.
The matter has been postponed to Monday.
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