Cop faces murder charge

A POLICE officer based at Mariental yesterday made a brief appearance in the Mariental Magistrate’s Court on a charge of murder.

Sergeant Chris Fredericks (52) allegedly stabbed Danie Deon Louw with a knife during a quarrel at the Aimablaagte residential area of Mariental on Saturday. Fredericks was off duty at the time.Magistrate J.Becker postponed the case until March 19.Fredericks remains in custody.He was refused bail to prevent him from interfering with the State witnesses.State Prosecutor Anita Meyer prosecuted.Fredericks was off duty at the time.Magistrate J.Becker postponed the case until March 19.Fredericks remains in custody.He was refused bail to prevent him from interfering with the State witnesses.State Prosecutor Anita Meyer prosecuted.

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