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Andries Myburgh was attacked at knife point Monday and set on fire by criminals on his farm in the Koffiefontein district.
JOHANNESBURG – Police are looking for two men who attacked a 31-year-old Free State farmer and doused him with gasoline.
Andries Myburgh was attacked at knife point Monday and set on fire by criminals on his farm in the Koffiefontein district.
The farmer responded and shot at the men who managed to escape. He jumped into a pool after realizing it was on fire.
Police spokesman Motantsi Makhele said Myburgh escaped with minor injuries.
“He went to investigate and was hit with an object on the head, but managed to push the suspect away. Apparently a second suspect attacked him with a knife and, in the process, they poured gasoline on him, ”Makhele said.
He added: “The victim managed to draw his firearm and the suspects fled. He fired several shots in his direction, and as he fired, he realized he was on fire. He jumped into the pool. “
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