Two arrested for separate murders in Uitenhage area

01 Feb 2016 | Admin Author

Police in Kamesh are investigating two separate cases of murder over the Eastern Weekend.

Police Spokesperson Warrant Officer Gerda Swart says on Saturday morning a man's car broke down in Marlin Street, when four suspects approached him offering assistance.

They robbed him and stabbed him in the chest.

The 25 year old victim died at the scene.

Police arrested one of the 4 suspects after various leads were followed up.

Meanwhile a 24 year old man was arrested for murder after getting involved in an argument.

Swart says the 38 year old victim stabbed the suspect, when he got an axe to fight back and hit him in the neck.

The 38 year old died at the scene.

The suspect will appear in court soon.