POPULAR Margate Primary vice principal Lucille Garritson was stabbed by thieves at her home in Uvongo last night.
According to reports, two men broke through the security doors at the back of her townhouse. She heard the noise.
They threw her to the floor and started stabbing her.
A neighbour heard her screams for help and rushed down. The two men fled, taking an iPad.
Ms Garritson suffered severe lacerations to her hands as she tried to defend herself.
She was treated in hospital and is now being cared for by colleagues.
She is extremely stressed but thankful to be alive.
Police confirmed that the incident occurred in Edward Road, Uvongo.
Captain Gerald Mfeka said the woman, 55, was lucky to be alive after being threatened and stabbed by the men.
He said the incident had taken place at about 9pm.
“It is believed that they gained entry by forcing open the burglar gate. Once inside, they held her at knifepoint, and demanded cash and cellphones,”he said.
The iPad was later traced to the Masinenge informal settlement in Margate.
“It was found on the roof of one of the many dwellings,” said Capt Mfeka.
No arrests have been made, but police are investigating a case of house robbery.
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