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Parkweng police hunt for Kellner Street murder and robbery suspects

FREE STATE - Parkweg police are looking for suspects on a murder and robbery incident that happened outside a Pub and Grill in Kellner Street - Wesdene, Bloemfontein. The members at Community Service Centre received a complaint of an attack at the parking area near the Pub at about 03:00. A patrol vehicle was despatched to attend to the scene and on arrival the members found an African male laying on his back.

According to witnesses they were attacked by four (4) unknown African males carrying knives. The victim was stabbed on the back and robbed of a cellular telephone and car keys. The 32-year-old Air Force Corporal from 16 Squadron at Bloemspruit Base was declared dead on the scene by paramedics. A case of Murder with an added charge of Robbery was opened at Parkweg Police Station.

Any member of the public who might have information that can lead to the arrest of the suspects is requested to contact Constable Thabo Motlohi at 082 525 2603. Alternatively the information can be submitted on MySAPS App or call the SAPS Crime Stop number 08600 10111.

Source: South African Police Service