Police are investigating the murder of 28-year-old Richard Thomas, a miner of Arakaka, North West District.
It occurred on November 13 at around 01:30hrs at Five Miles, Arakaka, North West District.
On the afternoon of November 12, Thomas along with the suspect and another person were consuming alcohol at a shop in the area.
At around 00:15, the miner and the suspect proceeded to his (victim’s) home. On arrival, the duo had an argument, resulting in Thomas behaving disorderly.
At around 05:30hrs, the victim’s father ventured outside where he discovered his son motionless, with several chop wounds to his head, hands, and body.
Investigations are ongoing.
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