Durban – Police have confirmed that a 76-year-old pensioner collapsed and died following a home invasion at her Pietermaritzburg home on Tuesday.
According to Captain Nqobile Gwala, two suspects entered the couple’s home in Innes Road, Northdale.
“The woman subsequently collapsed and died. She did not sustain any injuries.” Gwala said an inquest docket had been opened.
It had been previously reported that the woman was strangled, however, Gwala said the post-mortem would be conducted to determine the cause of death.
“According to reports the couple had been at their Innes Road, Northdale home when two men entered the home.
“It is believed the wife collapsed and died. The husband was unharmed.”
Gwala said it is uncertain what was taken during the house robbery.
She said police arrested a 38-year-old suspect hours after the attack.
He is expected to appear in court shortly.
Police were still looking for the other suspect.