AN elderly man was rushed to hospital after his tenant found him in a bathtub full of blood around 5.30am today (Thursday, 21 January).
The man was found with multiple stab wounds which he sustained during a house robbery.
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According to Crisis Medical report, paramedics received a call for medical assistance in the Cowies Hill area.
“It is alleged the man was stabbed by two suspects during a house robbery which took place at approximately 3.30am.”
It was reported that the victim tried to fight the suspects off but was overpowered.
“He was unable to call for help as his cell phone as well as two laptops were stolen by the suspects who fled on foot.”
The victim was treated by paramedics on scene and then transported to hospital.
The knife that was used in the house robbery was found at the scene scene.
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At the time of going to press, the contents of this feature mirrored South Africa’s lockdown regulations.
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Sanelisiwe Tsinde
My name is Sanelisiwe Tsinde, and I'm a mother of two boys and very family-oriented. Being a community journalist for years, I can proudly say I love writing about positive community news articles and giving a voice to the voiceless. Seeing people getting assistance warms my heart. Every day is a different challenge and a new learning opportunity. I supply news for our trusted publication weekly, and a few years ago, Caxton ventured into online publication, so I contribute daily to the websites. I could say I am a multimedia journalist, and working in a community newspaper is beneficial as we do not focus on one thing but we do a bit of everything.
