Suspect arrested for 9-year-old’s murder in Upington

The community of Louisvale near Upington in the Northern Cape are both saddened and angered following the murder of a nine-year-old boy.

Northern Cape police say a 26-year-old man has been arrested following the incident in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Police spokesperson, Thabo Litabe, “A 26-year-old male was arrested in Upington on Sunday in connection with the alleged murder, which reportedly occurred on Sunday.

The incident was reported to the police at approximately 03:05am.

Upon arrival at the scene in Louisvale dorp, members found the victim lying in a pool of blood on a bed.

The victim was certified deceased at the scene and a case of murder was registered at the Upington police station.”