Man set alight in Bishop Lavis

A 32-year-old man is lucky to be alive after he was assaulted, stabbed multiple times, set alight and dumped during the early hours of Monday in Bishop Lavis.

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The unidentified man was found around 5am in Jessica Street by a passer-by who was able to extinguish the fire.

Police confirmed that an attempted murder case is open for investigation.

‘’According to reports, a 32-year-old male was stabbed and set alight by unknown suspects. He sustained three stab wounds, one above his left eye, on the back of his neck and on the left side of his neck. He also burned both upper arms, his stomach and back. The motive for this attack is under investigation,’’ said Constable Ndakhe Gwala, Western Cape police spokesperson.

 

Done By: Mitchum George

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