Two alleged murder suspects were arrested soon after a farmer and his son were attacked and assaulted on their farm in Bluewater in the Amatole District yesterday, 20 February 2024.
It is alleged that three vehicles, a beige Land Cruiser, a white Toyota Hilux and a white VW Polo were taken by the five suspects. An East London off duty K9 member alerted his colleagues that the suspects were heading towards East London. At about 15:00, the vehicles were spotted between Mooiplaas and Brakfontein off ramp by a concerned community group. A chase ensued between the suspects, the community group and the K9 members.
The three suspects in the white Polo collided with a Quantum on the Beacon Bay Retail Park off ramp and it rolled. The occupants in a Quantum sustained injuries and were taken to hospital by paramedics.
On the N2 towards East London not far from the scene, the Land Cruiser lost control and crashed on a rail. The community group known as Green Scorpion apprehended two suspects, aged 25 and 29 years old. Two firearms were also recovered. Three suspects are still at large.
The two suspects will appear in the East London magistrate court soon on charges of house robbery, assault and theft of motor vehicles.
