Cape Town - Two suspects arrested in connection with a mass murder in Ocean View walked free after the matter was struck off the court roll on Wednesday.
The two suspects appeared in the Simon’s Town Magistrate’s Court on charges of murder after six people were shot and killed in a residence in Neptune Lane about a week ago.
National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila said: “The magistrate struck the matter off the roll after a legal representative of one of the accused protested that they were not brought before court within 48 hours.”
The suspects, aged 20 and 29, were arrested on separate days during the week, with the MEC of police oversight and community safety, Reagen Allen, welcoming the breakthrough.
Ocean View ward councillor Simon Liell-Cock said the fact that the matter was struck off the roll was of concern.
“It’s a blow because things have been getting better and we were doing so well until this incident. It’s so unfortunate that this happened and now I’m hearing this result. Its traumatising.
“Struck off the roll is not a good result and it’s shocking, a lot of people will be shocked with this news,” he said.
Anyone with information on the incident can anonymously contact police on 08600 10111, SMS Crime Line at 32211 or via the MySAPSApp.
Cape Times