Resident shoots intruder

2007-12-24 12:45

Durban - An alleged robber was shot and injured by a resident in KwaZulu-Natal on Monday morning, police said.

Police spokesperson Captain Debbie O' Brien said the incident took place in Doone Road in Padfield Park near Pinetown at 03:45.

The resident heard dogs barking and awoke from his sleep.

"He took his firearm and went outside to investigate," said O' Brien. Police said one robber, who was hidden between two cars in the driveway, jumped towards the resident with "something" in his hand.

"Fearing for his life, he instinctively fired his weapon," said O' Brien.

A second robber jumped over a neighbour's wall, fleeing the scene.

Police later arrived at the scene and the injured robber was taken to hospital.

Police said the man sustained an entry wound to his head but was in a stable condition.

O' Brien said upon investigation, police established that the robbers had broken into the neighbour's wendy house and into a resident's car.

"A car radio, screwdriver and a knife were found at the scene," she said.

Police said the 20-year-old injured man would appear in court soon facing charges of attempted murder, housebreaking and theft from a motor vehicle.

- SAPA