GEORGE NEWS - A young man from Thembalethu died and three of his friends sustained serious injuries when they were attacked in Qhawa Street, Zone 9 on Sunday 6 December at approximately 04:30.
According to Southern Cape police spokesperson Captain Malcolm Pojie, they were escorting a female friend home when they were allegedly attacked by four suspects armed with sharp objects.
"The suspects allegedly stopped their vehicle next to the group of youngsters after which they blindly directed several stabs at the victims.
All four sustained several stab wounds and were admitted to hospital. Unfortunately one of the boys was declared dead on arrival at the hospital," he said. The deceased’s age could not be confirmed yet.
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