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27-year-old man stabbed to death in Phoenix, South Africa

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Carlton Naidu, 27, was found dead after being stabbed several times in Phoenix, South Africa. His family said witnesses saw him fleeing from men who were pursuing him before the attack, while police investigate the murder, according to IOL.

Carlton Naidu, 27, was stabbed to death on Wednesday 28 October in Phoenix, in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province. His body, bearing several wounds, was found at about 3.45pm on Strandbrook Road in Brookdale, IOL reports, citing police and his family.

Witnesses told his uncle, Shaldon Naidoo, that the victim had been chased by several men on Cardham Road before being attacked. According to his uncle, Carlton Naidu was sitting on the steps of a local shop eating crisps when he was allegedly confronted by three men. He said his nephew had been stabbed seven times in the heart and also had injuries to his back, arm and temple.

South African police are investigating a murder, their spokesperson, Lieutenant-Colonel Paul Magwaza, confirmed to IOL. Shaldon Naidoo said police had told him an arrest was imminent. Carlton Naidu’s family said he was well known in the neighbourhood and was looking for odd jobs.

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