Kenmare attack: attempted murder being investigated
A woman was assaulted and taken to hospital after an attempted murder and armed robbery yesterday.
On Thursday afternoon, 10 March, at around 2pm, a woman was shot at in Dromore Street in Kenmare as she parked her vehicle in a driveway, police said.
Initial article: Woman injured in attempted hijacking
It was first thought that the incident was an attempted hijacking but police believe it was an armed robbery and attempted murder.
The News was informed that the woman was allegedly pulled out of her car and into the suspects’ car and she was later found in another street. An eight-year-old boy, the victim’s grandson, was also in her car, but he was found unharmed.
After the suspects forced the woman into their car, a silver Mercedes-Benz, they allegedly forcefully took her jewelry and assaulted her. Police spokesperson, Sergeant Tshepiso Mashale, said the suspects later dropped the woman off. She was later taken to hospital after sustaining serious injuries.
“There were three suspects in the vehicle all armed with firearms,” she said.
According to Mashale, police are investigating a case of armed robbery and attempted murder.
“Krugersdorp police is appealing to the community to assist with information that might lead to the arrest of the suspects. Please immediately call the police on 08600 10111 or Krugersdorp police on 011 951 1151/2,” she added.
