Durban - A 25-year old man was stabbed to death after he was caught looting a shop in central Durban on Wednesday, police said.
Police spokesperson Colonel Jay Naicker said that a man had been taken into custody and would appear in court on a charge of murder.
"The members of the public who were at the scene during the incident were attempting to assault the suspect, fortunately police were present to control the situation," said Naicker.
The incident took place at the corner of Field and Victoria streets.