A 66-year-old man was brutally attacked on a farm in Hartbeespoort on Monday.

Hartbeespoort dam police spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Pelonomi Makau said a case of house robbery was opened.

“The victim was attacked by two unknown suspects on his farm in Rietfontein in the area of Hartbeespoort dam, on Monday morning, at 02:00.

“It is alleged that the victim was asleep when the suspects woke him up and demanded money. They allegedly cut off a part of his right ear with a sharp object before taking his hunting rifle from his safe,” she said.

#FarmAttack 3/12/19: Hartbeespoort, NW. One 66 yr old male victim’s ear cut off by 2 attackers before being kicked while tied on the floor. He was found about 5hrs after the attack, lying in his own blood. Attackers fled with firearms and some money etc. 2 firearms found at fence pic.twitter.com/sXwyoMthO4 — Ian Cameron (@IanCameron23) December 3, 2019

Makau said a fridge, cellphone and an undisclosed amount of cash were also taken.

“The victim was admitted in hospital in a serious condition. The suspects are still at large and no arrest were made. Investigations are ongoing.”

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