KZN couple stabbed with sword during home invasion

Two Westville residents in their 50s narrowly escaped a harrowing sword attack at the weekend, reports Highway Mail.

The couple was stabbed with sword after two men reportedly broken into their home on Saturday afternoon.

According to Westville SAPS communications officer Cpt Elizabet Squires a scuffle ensued, and the husband was stabbed in the chest with the sword, while his wife was stabbed in the hand.

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The suspects are believed to have gained entry by breaking a window.

“The victim (the husband) was taken to Westville Hospital for treatment and discharged later that day,” she said.

The suspects fled on foot, taking only a wallet with an unknown amount of cash.

A case of house robbery is being investigated by Westville detectives. “Our detectives are working with all possible leads to arrest these suspects,” added Squires.

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