CRIME SCENE: Cape Town Central: A man has been fatally stabbed in the Bo-Kaap, reportedly near the Kraal Informal Settlement.

This brutal murder happened on Wednesday night, 4 November at 21:05.

According to the Commander of the Western Cape police media centre, Lieutenant Colonel FC Van Wyk, Cape Town Central police received a complaint of an unknown man who was stabbed and lying in front of a premises in Hout Street.

“When the members arrived at the scene they found the body of an unidentified male, who sustained multiple stab wounds to the body. He was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel.

“Circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation and a murder case has been opened,” said Van Wyk.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is requested to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or submit information via the MySAPS-App.