Bellville rocked after 88-year-old man murdered by son
An 88-year-old man has allegedly been tortured and murdered at a residence in Eversdal, Bellville, with his 53-year-old son arrested in connection with his death.
The incident occurred on Tuesday evening, 10 November, prompting an emergency medical response.
Titanium Securitas Medical Response said it received an urgent request for an ambulance at approximately 19:15 following reports of a serious assault at a residence in Eversdal.
Upon arrival, paramedics found an elderly man deceased.
Body allegedly placed inside wheelie bin
According to preliminary information gathered at the scene by the medical response team, the victim was allegedly tortured and killed by his son.
Titanium Securitas said the suspect reportedly placed his father’s body inside a wheelie bin.
Western Cape police spokesperson Ndakhe Gwala confirmed that an 88-year-old man had allegedly been murdered at a property along Eversdal Road in the Stellenberg Gardens area at approximately 18:55.
A 53-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of murder. He will appear in the Bellville Magistrates Court ‘soon’.
The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation by the South African Police Service (SAPS).
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