Farm murder: Farm manager dies after violent attack, Kirkwood

South African Police Service

Farm murder: Farm manager dies after violent attack, Kirkwood
Farm murder: Farm manager dies after violent attack, Kirkwood

A farm murder took place on Monday 25 October 2021, at about 03:30, at a vegetable project farm near Bersheba, Kirkwood, in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. A 68-year-old farm manager was attacked by an unknown number of attackers. The incident was reported to police and upon arrival police discovered a man with open wounds in his upper body

The victim was transported to a local hospital to receive medical attention where he later succumbed to his injuries.

The motive for the attack is unknown at this stage.

Police opened a case of murder for further investigation.

Anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect (s) is urged to contact the investigating officer, Detective Captain Freddie Moss at 082 319 9227 or anonymously contact the Crime Stop 08600 10111.

All information will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

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