Man accused of killing former pro boxer Mark Strydom granted bail
David Knox, a former cop and tow-truck owner, appeared in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
David Knox appeared in the Germiston Magistrate's Court on 22 July 2024. Knox is accused of killing former professional boxer, Mark Strydom. Picture: Orrin Singh/EWN
JOHANNESBURG - The man accused of killing former professional heavyweight boxer, Mark Strydom, has been granted bail.
David Knox, a former cop and tow-truck owner, appeared in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
Knox was arrested for shooting Strydom at the Grand Slam sports bar in Edenvale on Saturday following a dispute.
A calm and collected Knox appeared in the Germiston Magistrate's Court on Monday afternoon.
David Knox, a tow truck owner and former cop, appears in the Germiston magistrate's court. He is accused of killing former Joburg heavyweight boxer, Mark Strydom. Knox shot Strydom twice at Grand Slam Sports Bar in Edenvale on Saturday night following a dispute. pic.twitter.com/BP8OitARqK
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Knox's attorney, Eric Bryer, says he is not a flight risk as he does not possess a passport and that he knows very well that he can not interfere with witnesses, having served as a police officer for five years.
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According to the State, Knox and Strydom got into a physical spat, resulting in Strydom producing a firearm and firing several shots into the roof.
Knox retaliated by firing two shots at Strydom, who died on the scene.
Knox was granted bail of R5,000, as the State was unable to provide substantial evidence to oppose bail.