Man who allegedly fatally stabbed wife after domestic dispute found hanging

A 45-year-old man allegedly fatally stabbed his 42-year-old wife at their residence in Ntoane village on Monday. File photo.
A 45-year-old man allegedly fatally stabbed his 42-year-old wife at their residence in Ntoane village on Monday. File photo.
Image: 123RF

A 45-year-old man wanted after allegedly murdering  his wife was found hanging from a tree in Ntoane village in Dennilton on Thursday.

Police in Dennilton are investigating an inquest docket.

Preliminary investigations revealed the man had allegedly stabbed his wife after a domestic dispute at their residence in Ntoane on Monday.

Police spokesperson Col Malesela Ledwaba said the suspect fled the scene and had been on the run. 

Ledwaba said police are investigating the possibility the suspect was assisted to evade the arrest as harbouring a criminal is a serious offence. 

TimesLIVE



subscribe

Would you like to comment on this article?
Register (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

Speech Bubbles

Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.