Logo

Mariental Man killed After Suspect Damages Bedding and Turns Violent


Crime Report - The Updated World
Crime Report – The Updated World

A 27-year-old man was killed during the early hours of Saturday after a confrontation with another man escalated into a fatal stabbing at Aimablaagte location, Mariental.

The victim, identified as Jeffrey Bartman, died at the scene after sustaining a single stab wound to the chest, the police confirmed.

According to Hardap Regional Police spokesperson, the incident unfolded when the suspect arrived at a residence with his girlfriend and began damaging bedding using a knife. Bartman and other house occupants confronted the suspect, sparking a heated altercation.

“The suspect became enraged and chased the individuals while wielding the knife. During the confrontation, the victim was stabbed once in the chest and died instantly,” police reported.

The suspect has since been arrested and is expected to appear in court soon on charges of murder.

Police investigations are ongoing.

0Comments

Share This Post

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *


Sport News

CELEB STORIES
Diddy Sentenced to Four Years in Prison Over Prostitution Charges
TUWOct 4, 2025
Sean Diddy Combs convert

A federal judge in Manhattan has sentenced music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs to four years and two months in prison…

NSK Issues Detailed Statement on Childline/Lifeline Namibia Dispute Involving Jericho
TUWSep 29, 2025
Denzel Leroy //Naobeb Well known as NSK

Radio broadcaster and columnist Denzel Leroy //Naobeb Well known as NSK has broken his silence with a detailed official statement…

Kanye West to Rock South Africa in December
TUWSep 28, 2025
Kanye West to Rock South Africa in December

Kanye West, now known as Ye, has announced a highly anticipated one-night-only concert in South Africa. The event is scheduled…

Jericho Dropped for NSK, Fans Protest as Pombili Shilongo Offers Free MC Role to Let Jericho Stay
TUWSep 26, 2025
Jericho and NSK

Namibian hip-hop veteran Jericho has been at the center of controversy after LifeLine/ChildLine Namibia abruptly dropped him from their 45th…


HEALTH TOPICS
Nkurenkuru Businessman Leads Health Walk, Donates Thousands of Sanitary Pads
TUWSep 26, 2025
Health Walk, Donates Thousands of Sanitary Pads

A health-focused community initiative in Nkurenkuru on Friday placed the spotlight on menstrual hygiene and support for the girl child. The event, led by local…

U.S. Embassy Confirms Plans to Renew Contracts for Health Workers in Namibia
TUWSep 21, 2025
U.S. Embassy Confirms Plans to Renew Contracts for Health Workers in Namibia

The United States (U.S.) Embassy in Namibia has reassured that the renewal of contracts for critical healthcare staff funded under the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan…

Government Saves Millions by Cutting Out Middlemen in Medicine Procurement
TUWSep 8, 2025
Government Saves Millions by Cutting Out Middlemen in Medicine Procurement

The Namibian government is preparing to enter long-term procurement agreements with international pharmaceutical manufacturers in a bid to prevent recurring shortages of essential medicines. Health…

Japan Donates Three Ambulances to Strengthen Namibia’s Emergency Health Services
TUWSep 4, 2025
Japan Donates Three Ambulances to Strengthen Namibia’s Emergency Health Services

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has received three fully equipped ambulances from the Government of Japan to boost emergency healthcare in Namibia. Speaking…

Africa