17-year-old hacked to death in Thalawa

17-year-old hacked to death in Thalawa

February 20, 2017   05:57 pm

The police have made an arrest in connection with the murder of a 17-year-old youth in Nabada, Thalawa, police said.


A personal dispute between two groups of people is believed to be the case of a brawl which resulted in the death of the youth, according to police.


Two others who sustained minor injuries following the incident were also hospitalized, it was reported.


The arrested suspect will be produced before the Walapane Magistrate’s Court.

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