Man shot in the head in vicious robbery

A 49-year-old man is in a critical condition after what was described as a farm attack incident over the weekend.

Gerhard le Roux was shot twice by an unknown suspect at his plot in Pinehaven at 11pm on 5 August.

The broken window of his bedroom was where the suspect allegedly gained entry to the property.

“The victim was alone at home and his house was ransacked but the police could not establish what was stolen during the attack,” Kagiso Police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Solomon Sibiya confirmed.

Le Roux sustained two gunshot wounds, one to the left hand and one to his head.

Paramedics from Netcare 911 stabilised Le Roux before he was rushed to Milpark Hospital.

The suspect and his accomplice are still at large and police are on the manhunt to find the dangerous perpetrators.

Police have launched an investigation into the matter and are appealing to any member of the public with information to call Krugersdorp Communications Officer, Sergeant Tshepiso Mashale on 079 509 9647.

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