Two suspects in Uitkyk attack caught
After a manhunt by the police and Bossies Community Justice (BCJ), two men suspected of being involved in last week's Uitkyk farm attack were apprehended this past weekend.
Henry Brown, his wife, Martie, and son, Tommy, were attacked at their home on November 3.
The incident occurred at approximately 02:00 after a small gang of men gained entry to their house through a window. All three victims sustained serious head injuries during the attack.
Tommy managed to fight back and one of the attackers was shot in self-defence. The attacker died.
The arrest followed after information was received from an informant with regards to the whereabouts of the suspect.
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Albert Gryvenstein of BCJ confirmed that the body of one of the suspects was found about 200 metres from the scene.
“It is believed that the deceased suspect is a pastor of a church in Pienaar, by the name of Thobela.”
His full name and age are not currently known, as he has not yet formally been identified by his family.
Following the attack, an operation between the Nelspruit Detective Services and BCJ was launched and a reward for information leading to arrests offered.
The 40-year-old suspect was traced to and arrested in Pienaar. He was due to appear in court yesterday.
The second suspect was traced and arrested on Monday.
Henry is recovering from a serious head injury and Tommy is in need of urgent facial reconstruction.
