Close relative arrested for the murder of blind grandmother and attempted murder of daughter
Phoenix attack
Kamatchie Naicker, 83, and her daughter, Shirley Appalsamy, 63, were repeatedly stabbed with a large butcher’s knife during a brutal attack at their Westham, Phoenix, home on Monday evening.
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A CLOSE relative has been arrested following the brutal murder of an 83-year-old blind grandmother and the attempted murder of her daughter, who is in critical condition after a violent attack in Phoenix.
The suspect was arrested by Phoenix detectives, in Amaoti, north of Durban last night.
Prem Balram, of Reaction Unit SA, said detectives from the Phoenix SAPS had requested statements this morning (Wednesday) from his team.
The critically injured woman had identified the person responsible for her injuries, while paramedics were trying to stabilise her on scene, said Balram.
He added the crucial information and images are being withheld from the public pending the investigation.
Kamatchie Naicker, 83, and her daughter, Shirley Appalsamy, 63, were repeatedly stabbed with a large butcher’s knife during a brutal attack at their Westham, Phoenix, home on Monday evening. A small kitchen knife was also found at the scene.
Naicker, a grandmother of nine, sustained multiple stab wounds to her face and body. She was declared dead by Reaction Unit South Africa paramedics, who arrived at the home.
Appalsamy, a mother of two, was also stabbed multiple times and her throat slit. She was resuscitated before being taken to a hospital and remains in a critical condition.
The suspect is a close relative of Naicker and Appalsamy.