Man up for killing girl's ex
2008-01-01 09:12
Johannesburg - A 21-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly killing his girlfriend's former lover in Xobo village, Eastern Cape police said on Monday.
Captain Lingisile Magama said the 21-year-old and his girlfriend were walking to his home on Sunday, when they were confronted by the 24-year-old ex-boyfriend.
"The 24-year-old assaulted the girl, who ran away and reported the incident to her older sister," he said.
The 24-year-old was found stabbed to death at 08:00 on Monday.
"The 21-year-old has been arrested and charged with murder," said Magama.
He is expected to appear in the Dutywa Magistrate's Court on Wednesday.
- SAPA