Man and woman, aged 60, injured in panga attack by balaclava-clad men at Franschhoek farm

News24

2 days ago

Two 60-year-old guests were assaulted with pangas by three balaclava-wearing attackers who broke into their accommodation around 01:35 on Saturday morning.
Both sustained serious head injuries and were rushed to hospital after fleeing to seek help.
Police are appealing for information to help identify the three suspects who stole belongings.
Two 60-year-olds were seriously injured and taken to hospital after an attack on a farm near Franschhoek in the Western Cape, on Saturday morning.
Western Cape police spokesperson Captain FC Van Wyk said the incident happened around 01:35.
'According to reports, SAPS members received a complaint of a house robbery at a farm near Franschhoek and upon arrival at the scene, they found the front door glass broken where entrance was gained, but no one was at the crime scene,' Van Wyk told News24.
He said police had searched the bushes and found keys and a plastic bag containing chips packets. The officers were then informed that the victims had run away to seek help.
'They found two victims, a male and female aged 60, full of blood, but could not interview them properly as the ambulance personnel were busy with them,' said Van Wyk.
The man had injuries to his arm and head, while the woman had a head injury.
Both were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Van Wyk said the two were guests on the farm and had only booked in on Friday night.
'According to the victims, they were assaulted by three unidentified males with faces covered with balaclavas who attacked them with pangas and who took their belongings,' he added.
'Anyone with information about this incident is kindly requested to contact Crime Stop at 08600 10111 or via the MySAPS App. Information will be treated as highly confidential.'