Elderly couple attacked on farm
2003-08-16 18:13
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Bloemfontein - A 67-year-old farmer and his 66-year-old wife were attacked on their farm in the southern Free State on Friday and robbed of two revolvers and a pistol.
Police spokesperson Elsa Gerber said the couple, who did not want to be named, had returned to their farm in the Verkeerdevlei district at about 23:00 and noticed a broken flower pot at the front door.
The farmer, realising intruders might have gained entry, drew his revolver but was suddenly overpowered by three men carrying knives.
Gerber said the man and woman were not injured, but were forced into the house and tied up in the bathroom before the robbers took the keys of the safe and removed a revolver and a 9mm pistol.
The couple managed to free themselves and went for help after the robbers had driven away in the farmer's car.
No arrests were made.
- SAPA