GEORGE NEWS - A 21-year-old man died in Reiger Park, Pacaltsdorp, in the early hours of this morning after sustaining a stab wound to the neck.
According to Southern Cape police spokesperson, Sgt Chris Spies, the Pacaltsdorp police took a 19-year-old man into custody on a murder charge.
Spies said according to reports available at this stage, a group was gathered in a yard near the corner of Copper and Sunstone Street in Reiger Park.
A fight broke out between two men and during the altercation, they moved towards the street corner.
"The victim sustained a stab wound to the neck and collapsed. He was later declared dead by paramedics on scene. The suspect also sustained stab wounds to his shoulder and hand," said Spies.
The incident happened at about 01:30 this morning.
"The suspect remains in custody and will appear in court during the course of this week on a murder charge. This is an ongoing police investigation," said Spies.
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