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GQEBERHA<\/strong> – Walmer SAPS have arrested four suspects in connection with a murder following a swift investigation that led to the identification of the primary crime scene and the apprehension of the alleged perpetrators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse Van Rensburg, it is alleged that on 12 April at approximately 02:45, SAPS members responded to a complaint regarding a 19-year-old man who had been brought to Livingstone Hospital, Korsten, in a private vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She said that according to hospital staff, the victim was declared dead on arrival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Janse Van Rensburg said that preliminary investigations by Walmer SAPS detectives led to the identification of the primary crime scene in Airport Valley, Walmer, at approximately 07:00 the same morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“With the assistance of Walmer SAPS, the Gqeberha K9, Flying Squad and LCRC, members processed the scene and collected crucial evidence,” said Janse Van Rensburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She said that further investigation led to members receiving information regarding the whereabouts of the suspects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The information was operationalised, leading to the arrest of four suspects aged between 29 and 35.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The alleged murder weapon was also confiscated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The deceased sustained multiple open wounds to the face and head. The motive for the murder is currently unknown and forms part of the ongoing investigation,” said Janse Van Rensburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She said that the suspects are expected to appear in the Gqeberha Magistrate’s Court on 14 April on a charge of murder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Station Commander of Motherwell, Brigadier Loyiso Ngalo commended the officers and members involved for their quick response and coordinated efforts, which led to the swift arrest of the suspects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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