Queensburgh resident injured after attack by 2 during morning walk

Escombe residents sprung into action on Sunday morning after a man was attacked on Valley View Road.

Blue Security’s Andreas Mathios said locals, including members of Escombe Neighbourhood Watch, assisted by Moseley neighbourhood Watch and its first responders responded to a victim attacked by two suspects.

“The man was out walking with his daughter when the two suspects struck, assaulting him and wrestling him to the ground,” said Mathios.

He said the man’s calls for help alerted residents who then responded by calling for help.

“Blue Security control dispatched multiple response units,” said Mathios.

The medical condition of the man was assessed by members of Escombe NHW and Blue Security who soon arrived on scene. Meanwhile, the security company’s tactical members began to pursue the suspects after gathering information from those on the scene.

Moseley NHW arrived on scene and rendered additional support,” said Mathios.

“An off duty nurse from the NHW immediately began assessing the patient, who was lying in the middle of the road and complaining of spinal discomfort,” added Mathios explaining that the man was assessed and stabilised and was expected not to suffer any long term injury.

“A state ambulance arrived later and the patient was transported to a medical facility. Blue Security tactical officers returned from searching the valley but suspects got away, ” said Mathios. “SAPS are investigating a case of robbery and assault.”

Don Maskell, chairman of Escomber NHW said he was pleased by the cooperation by community members.

“As a patrollers we really appreciate the community being involved, assisting and supporting our members who daily go on the roads to help our community and families,” he said.

Maskell also warned about increased attacks on people using the roads on foot.

“We just want to make people aware of walking on the roads as we have had an increase in attacks against pedestrians and joggers,” he said.

Maskell said the daughter (13) was not physically harmed during the attack but was distraught after witnessing her father being harmed.

The suspects remain at large.