Alexandria – farm attack and robbery

EC:Port Alfred Cluster : Alexandria : 2017-11-25

A Case of House Robbery is being investigated following an incident that took place on a farm in Alexandria this morning at approximately 09:00.

It is alleged that the victim in his early sixties was attacked whilst in his home by two unknown males. He had been severely beaten. The suspects fled with his bakkie which was later recovered.

‘I refused to lie down’ – Port Alfred farmer speaks of attack

A .38 special revolver is believed to have also been taken.

The victim was taken to a local hospital and is in a stable condition.

Details of the incident are still unclear and a team of investigators are utilizing all the necessary resources and sophisticated aids to trace and track the perpetrators of this incident.

No arrests have been made and the South African Police Service is appealing to any person with information on this incident to kindly contact either the Detective Commander Captain Leon Els on 0833870749, their nearest police station or the crime stop number on 086010111.

All information is strictly confidential and the caller has a choice to remain anonymous.

Enquiries Captain Mali Govender 0827797123