A 74-year-old woman was brutally assaulted and left for dead in the Foresthaven area, sparking outrage and concern over rising crime in residential neighborhoods.
KZN VIP Protection Services responded swiftly after being alerted by concerned neighbors. Upon arrival, officers discovered that a suspect, described as an African male, had entered the victim’s yard while she was engaged in household chores. The assailant allegedly tied the elderly woman up and confined her to the bathroom before ransacking her home.
The victim managed to free herself and attempted to flee, but the suspect caught up with her and launched a vicious attack as she screamed for help. He then fled the scene along Foresthaven Drive before residents could intervene.
KZN VIP Reaction Officers provided immediate first aid until KZN VIP Ambulance services arrived. The woman, who sustained serious injuries, was stabilized and rushed to a nearby medical facility for urgent treatment.
The South African Police Service (SAPS), KZN VIP, and community members were on-site as investigations began. Authorities are urging anyone with information that could assist in identifying and apprehending the suspect to come forward.
Community safety remains a top priority, and law enforcement officials stress the importance of vigilance and cooperation in ensuring justice is served.