Durban Metro police,27, arrested after stabbing girlfriend and filming the gruesome scene

Durban metro police officer was arrested for allegedly fatally stabbing girlfriend and filming her dying moments

A 27-year-old Durban Metro Police officer has been arrested for allegedly fatally stabbing his girlfriend, who was also an officer. The incident occurred inside a flat on Joseph Nduli Street in Durban on Sunday.

Police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda said the suspect took videos and pictures of his girlfriend taking her last breath and distributed it to several people as well as social media.

Victim

It’s alleged that the couple were consuming alcohol when the man allegedly stabbed the woman to death in the early hours of Sunday.

Suspect arrested

Information we received disclose that the suspect was taken to the Police by family members.

Durban metro police spokesperson Colonel Boysie Zungu confirmed the incident.

“Although the abuse of liquor and other substances could be attributed to the suspect’s actions, it is not yet clear what could have led to the stabbing,” said Netshiunda.

The suspect is expected to appear in court on Tuesday.

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