Home owner suffers axe attack in house robbery while trying to save his wife
After regaining consciousness, the man managed to free himself and searched for his wife. He found her outside the house and attempted CPR.
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Akasia police responded to a gruesome murder scene in Heatherdale, in the north of Pretoria on Sunday, September 15.
It is believed that the home owner was viciously attacked with an axe in his bid to save his wife.
Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Johan van Dyk said at around 02:00, officers were informed of a male victim who had sustained serious injuries.
Van Dyk said initial reports were that the home owner had stepped outside of his home, after he heard his dogs barking.
The victim went outside to investigate and discovered four unknown suspects in his yard.
“He shouted to warn his wife, but before he could act further, he was overpowered and assaulted by the suspects.
“The victim was struck on the head and was tied up. Both he and his wife were attacked, with his wife succumbing to her injuries,” said Van Dyk.
He said after regaining consciousness, the man managed to free himself and searched for his wife.
“He found her outside the house and attempted CPR, but tragically, it was too late.
“He then carried her inside the house and sought help at a nearby church,” said Van Dyk.
Akasia Action Group chairperson Quinton Painter said residents must join community watch groups to prevent such incidents from occurring.
“If I look at the comments and concerns posted by the community in Akasia concerning widespread crime and deliberate antagonism thereof by irresponsible youth, [it is] most often instigated by older persons who wish to perpetuate anarchy and lawlessness in our suburbs, townships, suburban areas and unofficial squatting areas.
“I would urge us as a total community to make a pertinent decision to counter this invasion of our lives,” said Painter.
A case of house robbery and fatal assault was opened, and no arrests have been made thus far.
Anyone with information on the location of the suspects should visit their nearest local police station or contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
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