Three held over killing of bus driver in Kuru Kururu home attack

Marcus Julius Thomas
Marcus Julius Thomas

A minibus driver was killed at his Kuru Kururu Sandpit, Soesdyke-Linden Highway home on Tuesday night and three suspects have been held by the police.

The deceased is identified as Marcus Julius Thomas, 39, who was killed shortly after returning home.

The police in a report stated that around 6.30 pm the perpetrators kicked opened Thomas’ door after which loud noises and rumbling were heard.

The report said moments later the perpetrators were seen fleeing from Thomas’ house heading in a southern direction.

The report added that Thomas was subsequently seen stumbling from his house while calling out for help before collapsing in his yard shortly after.

He was seen with several wounds about his body.

Police yesterday confirmed the apprehension of the three suspects.