Five arrested after South African farmer shot and tortured
Summary
South African police arrested five suspects over a robbery and attack on cattle farmer Donovan Marx at his farm in Ventersdorp last Wednesday. Marx was shot, stabbed and had his ears cut off; he remains in hospital. The suspects are due in court Tuesday on charges including house robbery and attempted murder.Key Facts
- Marx, 50, was attacked when he returned to his farm in the North West province.
- Police said masked attackers tied a farm worker with cable ties before Marx arrived.
- Police said two suspects shot Marx, then dragged him inside, tied him up and stabbed him.
- The attackers allegedly took three firearms from a safe and escaped in Marx's van.
- The farm worker freed himself and called for help.
- Marx's family welcomed the arrests and said the legal process must take its course.
- The five suspects are aged 26 to 56 and face charges including illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.
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