A farm attack took place on 24 July 2019, in Swartruggens, North West province. An elderly victim (74) was attacked and assaulted and brutalised by three suspects, before being tied up. The attackers ransacked the home and stole a safe with firearms and various other household items.
The man suffered minor injuries, there have been no arrests made. There is no other information available at this stage.
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The incident was tweeted by Ian Cameron
South Africa Today – South Africa News
#FarmAttack 24/7/2019: Swartruggens, North West. Elderly victim (74) was attacked and assaulted by 3 suspects, before being tied up. The attackers stole a safe with firearms and various other household items. Minor injuries reported. No arrests made. pic.twitter.com/v6VY9ovtzI
— Ian Cameron (@IanCameron23) July 27, 2019