Staff Reporter
THE Namibian Police in the Erongo Region has arrested a 23-year-old man who allegedly assaulted and ran over a 45-year-old man with his car, resulting in his death.
The deceased has been identified as Anton Bouwer.
According to the Erongo Region Community Affairs Commander, Inspector Illeni Shapumba, the incident of murder happened on Thursday, 11 November, at about 05:00 in Walvis Bay.
It is alleged that the suspect unlawfully and intentionally beat the victim with a hard object several times on the head during the fight and then chased and struck him with a vehicle, resulting in his death.
The 23-year-old suspect is currently admitted at Walvis Bay State Hospital (under police guard) with a stab wound that he allegedly sustained during the fight.
The vehicle involved in the incident was impounded for further Investigation. Police investigation continues.
