According to the Boksburg North SAPS spokesperson, Lieut Juanita Coetzer, the Boksburg North SAPS was called out to the scene of a GBH (grievous bodily harm) assault case.
Coetzer said the brother-in-law of the victim explained to the police that the suspect hit the victim with a hammer during an apparent fight.
The severity of the victim’s injuries and the motive of the fight are still unknown.
“The brother-in-law pointed the suspect out to the police,” said Coetzer.
“The suspect admitted to the police that he hit the victim with a hammer.”
The suspect was arrested and the hammer was confiscated.
The case will be investigated. – @IschkeBoksburg
Apparent assault with a hammer in Trichards Road