Three men target rider in motorcycle hijacking
Three men targeted a motorcyclist as he arrived home, fleeing with the bike and leaving him injured.
A motorcyclist was assaulted and robbed by three men outside his Abercorn Avenue residence on the evening of June 19.
According to police information, the rider of a white Big Boy motorcycle arrived home at about 21:30 and parked next to the gate.
As he was about to open the gate, he was confronted by three men.
One of the men hit the victim on the head with a firearm, while another pinned him against a wall.
The third started the motorcycle and rode away. The two remaining attackers fled the scene after noticing the victim was bleeding.
The stolen motorcycle is valued at R20 000. Brakpan SAPS have opened a hijacking case, and investigations are ongoing.
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