Cape Town – Three women died after they were allegedly sprayed with a “mystery” substance while at an Eastern Cape tavern on Christmas day.
According to a media statement, police spokesperson Tembinkosi Kinana said an inquest had been made into the investigation.
“Preliminary report suggests that the incident was reported to the local police after young people were allegedly sprayed with an unknown substance in the tavern. They allegedly died at the scene,” he said.
#sapsEC #SAPS Hofmeyr request info regarding the death of 3 girls in a tavern on 24/12. They were allegedly sprayed with an unknown substance. Anyone that can assist with info to call #CrimeStop on 0860010111. SW https://t.co/4ji1SEaM8x pic.twitter.com/ArjbztEulH
— SA Police Service ?? (@SAPoliceService) December 26, 2022
Kinana said that the circumstances of the death of the victims will be part of the investigation and that police did not want to make any speculations on the incident to protect the nature of the investigation itself.
Anyone with information that can lead to the arrest of the suspect responsible for the incident, is kindly requested to please to call Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
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