Farmer severely assaulted
2008-01-27 10:50
Johannesburg - A farmer was severely assaulted in Rocklands, Port Elizabeth on Saturday night, police said on Sunday.
Police spokesperson Johan Rheeder said seven men had attacked the farmer at Plot 7, Rocklands.
"They took his firearms and he was heavily assaulted. He was taken to hospital," Rheeder said.
The seven robbers initially used the farmer's vehicle to flee but hit a tree.
It is not known how they fled.
The victim was alone at the time of the attack.
No arrests have been made, Rheeder said.
- SAPA