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JUST IN: Knife attack leaves Port Edward couple traumatised

The man was stabbed twice in the thigh.

August 15, 2018
Shona Aylward 1 minute read
Port Edward police station. PHOTO FROM GOOGLE MAPS

A pensioner (76) and his wife (70) were attacked in their Port Edward home during the early hours of today.

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The couple was woken by two men armed with knives. They had forced open a window to gain entry into the house.

Police spokesman Captain Gerald Mfeka said the intruders demanded cash, jewellery and firearms before ransacking the house and stabbing the man twice in the upper thigh.

“One of the men raped the woman while the other bound her bleeding husband’s feet with sticky tape as he lay next to his wife on the bed.”

Cpt Mfeka added the men fled with undisclosed amount of cash and various other items.

No arrests have been made.

Anyone with information are urged to contact Port Edward police station at 039 311 5430.

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August 15, 2018
Shona Aylward 1 minute read

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Shona Aylward is a vastly experienced journalist working as a senior reporter. Aside from her extensive community involvement and story writing, she is also involved in creative page layout, and the various media platforms. Shona began her career with Caxton at the Southlands Sun. Previous to this she worked in the marketing industry for surf magazines. Shona is a renown 'greenie' and champions environmental causes. She is also Mom to a number of dogs and cats, and the occasional uninvited snake. When she can find some spare time, it's usually to the beach that she heads.
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