A BLUFF domestic worker was the hero of the day when she defended herself and her owner’s home against an invader on Wednesday night, 25 July.
A home invader armed with a knife held up the domestic worker, who lives in a cottage on the property.
“We received a call from the resident in the main house about an intruder on the property,” said Andreas Mathios from Blue Security.
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According to the domestic worker, the criminal had forced his way into her home through the main door to the cottage, and attempted to stab her with a knife. She managed to successfully defend herself with a broomstick and escape the attack unharmed.
“Our armed response officer responded swiftly to the property and arrested the man who was still on the premises and armed with a knife,” Mathios said.
Brighton Beach SAPS attended the scene of the crime.