FREE STATE – The police in Wepener are looking for a suspect who murdered a 39-year-old male who is a reservist stationed at Thaba Nchu Police Station. The suspect is also wanted for the attempted murder of a 34-year-old female who is alleged to be his ex-girlfriend.

During Saturday 2 April 2022 evening the police at Wepener Community Service Centre received a complaint of the attack on the victims at their residential place in Sofia Township. A patrol vehicle was despatched to attend and on arrival the police discovered that the off-duty Police Reservist was fatally stabbed but his partner who was also found with stab wounds was still alive.

According to reports the two were resting at their home when the assailant stormed into the house and started stabbing both with a knife. Unfortunately the reservist succumbed to the injuries and was declared dead on the scene by Emergency Services Official. The female was rushed to hospital where she received treatment. The suspect is known as the former boyfriend to the female victim.

Any member of the public who might have information that can help the police to locate and arrest the suspect is requested to contact Warrant Officer Schalk Willem Pretorious on 082 454 0352. Alternatively the information can be submitted on MySAPS App or call the SAPS Crime Stop number 08600 10111.

Source: South African Police Service