Second Honeymoon Murder Suspect Arrested In South Africa

2010-11-19 2

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South African police have arrested a second suspect in the recent honeymoon murder. Here's more.

South African police arrested a second suspect on Thursday in connection with the recent hijacking and murder of tourist Anni Dewani.

National police commissioner General Bheki Cele made the announcement to reporters in Guguletu township, where the carjacking took place.

[General Bheki Cele, National Police Commissioner]:
"We have recovered two cell phones, a bangle, as I have said, and a watch - things that at least they do link the suspects that we have. So we continue investigations."

The murder of Dewani has tainted South Africa's image and Cele reminded the public that many visitors had a very positive experience in the country during the World Cup earlier this year.

[General Bheki Cele, National Police Commissioner]:
"South Africa must be remembered that this is the last, this is the first major negative thing happened after the world has sang Hallelujah when South Africa - with the World Cup. It must be remembered that it's not as if you go to South Africa you will be buried. It's not so."

Anni Dewani was murdered after the car she and her husband Shrien were in was hijacked in Guguletu township, a high crime area about 12 miles from Cape Town's central city. She died of a single gunshot wound.

Police said two men armed with guns approached the couple's car and forced out the driver, before speeding off with the tourists inside.

The gunmen later released the husband, who flagged down a motorist and alerted the police.

The vehicle was recovered with the woman's body inside.