Farm attack, farmer (68) tied to bed, beaten with knobkierie, Hartbeespoort

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Farm attack, farmer (68) tied to bed, beaten with knobkierie, Hartbeespoort
Farm attack, farmer (68) tied to the bed beaten with knobkierie, Hartbeespoort

On 28 June 2018, at 17:00 a farm attack took place at Hartebeesfontein, Hartbeespoort in the North West. A 68 year old man was overpowered by two suspects armed with a knobkierie and a knife.

The man was attacked while taking out the garbage. His wife was still in bed. His hands and feet were tied and he was thrown into the garden.

The suspects entered the house, came back and took the man into the house. They demanded firearms and cash.

When he told them that he did not possess firearms, they tied him to the bed and hit him with a knobkierie. The suspects fled and no arrests were made.

The man sustained head injuries and was taken to hospital. The condition of the wife is uncertain at this stage. Police are investigating.

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