A farm attack took place in Darling in the Western Cape on 19 february 2019. Four masked suspects with panga’s (machetes) gained access by climbing on to the 1st floor balcony of the home. A female victim was attacked and hit with back of machete handle in her face. Her son made the alarm and called neighbours for help this caused the suspects to flee on foot.
The incident was tweeted by ian Cameron of AfriForum. The is no other information available at this stage and police are investigating.
The incident was tweeted by Ian Cameron
South Africa Today – South Africa News
FARM ATTACK 19/02/19: Darling, Western Cape. 4 masked suspects with machetes gained access by climbing on 1st floor balcony. Female victim hit with back of machete handle in face. Her son called neighbours for help. Suspects fled on foot. pic.twitter.com/OZ006oGJ7V
— Ian Cameron (@IanCameron23) February 19, 2019