attempted murder

Salman Rushdie’s attacker guilty of attempted murder

The man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie has been found guilty of attempted murder. The attack by 27-year-old Hadi Matar left Rushdie partially blind. Nick Harper reports.

22 February, 2025 44

Namibia

Security Guard Assaulted at Kuisebmond Cemetery

The Walvis Bay police are investigating an attempted murder case after a security guard at the Kuisebmond cemetery was brutally assaulted on Friday night around 21:00. According to the weekend crime report, a 39-year-old security guard was attacked by an unknown assailant using an unidentified object, leaving him with serious head injuries. The victim is currently in serious but stable condition at Walvis Bay State Hospital. No arrests have […]

3 February, 2025 46

South Africa

In S.A, Western Cape Court dismisses charges against alleged underworld leader Nafiz Modack

In S.A, the Western Cape High Court has dismissed eight out of 124 charges against alleged underworld leader Nafiz Modack and his 14 co-accused. Judge Robert Henney ruled that the trial for the murder of top police investigator Charl Kinnear and the attempted murder of lawyer William Booth continue. The National Prosecuting Authority's Western Cape spokesperson, Eric Ntabazalila, says they are accused of murder, gang activities, and money laundering.

28 January, 2025 36

Namibia

Police Investigate Attempted Murder in Ohangwena Region

The Police in the Ohangwena Region are looking into an attempted murder case after a 44-year-old woman was reportedly shot in the stomach with a traditional bow and arrow by a 32-year-old man. The incident occurred on Friday at Eexwa village in the Eenhana area. Deputy Commissioner Melanie Mbuuru, the Crime Investigation Coordinator for Ohangwena, confirmed the details of the case. Our correspondent Maria Dawid has more on the […]

27 January, 2025 58