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Foreign national killed by group in Durban

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KwaZulu-Natal police are investigating the death of a foreign national who was reportedly attacked by about 50 people in central Durban. Investigators are pursuing several leads to identify the suspects, while the motive remains unknown, according to provincial police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda.

A foreign national was killed on Thursday morning in central Durban, South Africa, after being attacked by a group of about 50 people. KwaZulu-Natal police are investigating a murder and seeking to identify the suspects, its spokesperson Robert Netshiunda told SABC News.

The victim was declared dead at the scene after the attack, which was reportedly preceded by two men approaching him. Police are following several leads and using various investigative methods. The motive for the murder remains unknown, while authorities are urging residents not to circulate unverified information, according to Robert Netshiunda.

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