NEWSFLASH: Elderly man killed in Bronkhorstspruit farm attack

Elderly man killed and 'son' shot during farm invasion.

An elderly man has been killed on his Bronkhorstspruit farm after being attacked by a gang of seven men on Wednesday.

“He was stabbed in the chest and died on the scene,” AfriForum national operation co-ordinator Marius Miller said.

Miller said a young man, believed to be the elderly man’s son, arrived at the scene in an attempt to assist the deceased.

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“He was shot, but it was a flesh wound,” he said.

The seven attackers who invaded the farm were said to be armed with knives and hand guns.

“They demanded money and took a vehicle,” Miller said.

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He said the vehicle was later recovered.

“We’re waiting for more information from the police,” Miller said.

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