A skelm has died on his way to hospital after he assaulted a security guard at a local Pep Stores in Kraaifontein.
The drama unfolded on Monday in Botfontein Road after the suspect robbed a community member and attempted fleeing from an angry mob.
A source says the robber sought refuge inside the Pep store along Van Riebeek Road, Belmont Park, Kraaifontein and had assaulted the security guard using a beer bottle.
But the quick reacting guard stabbed the man in the neck in self-
defence.
Police are investigating the matter.
The source says: “Once inside, he beat the security guard with a beer bottle neck over the head. The security guard had no option but to protect himself and stabbed the suspect in the neck. Staff, including a pregnant employee, witnessed the incident.”
Police spokesperson, Captain FC van Wyk, confirms: “A 22-year-old male was fatally stabbed after he assaulted a security guard at a shop in Van Riebeeck Road, Belmont Park.
“The case is currently under investigation.”