WOMAN found dead after alleged argument with boyfriend over a house key.
Now, a 37-year-old man has been arrested for the alleged murder of his girlfriend (36) following a domestic dispute in Thabong, Free State.
According to Lejweleputswa district police spokeswoman Sergeant Palesa Thabana, officers responded to a call at a residence on Sunday, 25 May, where they discovered the body of a 36-year-old woman on a sofa.
The victim had sustained multiple facial injuries and blood stains were visible on the floor.
"It's alleged that the argument started over a house key on Saturday night, 24 May. The suspect allegedly assaulted the victim and left her on the couch overnight," said Thabana.
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The man reportedly sought help on Sunday morning after discovering that the woman was unresponsive. Emergency services were summoned and the woman was declared dead at the scene.
"We take incidents of domestic violence very seriously and urge community members not to stay silent. Early intervention can save lives," Thabana said.
The suspect has been charged with murder and is expected to appear in the Welkom Magistrates Court on Tuesday, 27 May.
Police investigations are ongoing.
