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JUST IN: Lucky escape for Paddock farmer after attack

The farmer was attacked by a man carrying a bush knife.

November 17, 2017
Sugan Naidoo 1 minute read
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A PADDOCK farmer is recovering in hospital after being attacked on his farm yesterday (Thursday).

Paddock police, local farmers and security companies all responded to help the 65-year-old farmer, who was attacked at about 10.50pm last night.

“It is alleged that the farmer heard the dog bark and went outside to investigate. As he untied the dog, he was approached by a man carrying a bush knife. The man attacked the farmer,” said police spokesman, Lieutenant-Colonel Zandra Wiid.

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It is alleged that the two fought and the suspect then ran away.  A search proved fruitless.

The farmer sustained injuries to his head and left arm. He was taken to hospital.

A case of assault to inflict grievous bodily harm will be investigated by Paddock police.

No arrests have yet been made.

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November 17, 2017
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Sugan Naidoo

Senior reporter Sugan Naidoo is a true son of the South Coast soil. He was to the newspaper industry born, his late father working at the South Coast Herald back in the days when black and white photographs were still being used. Sugan has been with Caxton for close to three decades, having started as a weekend photographer, straight out of school. He soon showed his skill in hard news reporting and has, over the years, added to his repertoire, with motoring now one of his important beats. He is always willing to go the extra mile, especially if it's to test drive a new vehicle. He supports the Proteas, Springboks and Manchester United.
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