Two cyclists narrowly escaped an attack by knife-wielding suspects in Simon’s Town over the weekend, while another unfortunate cyclist was fatally shot while riding near Brackenfell.
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On Saturday afternoon, a man and his nephew were cycling near Kleinplaas Dam in Simon’s Town when they were confronted by four armed men and robbed.
Their dog, a husky named Skye, ran off during the ordeal and has been missing since. The local authorities have been notified and the family has called on community members to help find Skye.
One of the cyclists was stabbed and the other left unharmed.
According to IOL, police spokesperson Malcolm Pojie announced that the Simon’s Town police have initiated an investigation into a reported robbery and have opened a case for further examination.
‘The adult suspect stabbed the complainant’s uncle with a knife in his abdomen and back, whereafter they took their two bicycles, their cellular phones and wallets.’
Simon’s Town councillor, Simon Liell-Cock, said yesterday that residents assisted the cyclists in an extensive search for Skye.
‘What I understand is that the suspects threw stones at the dog and it ran away. They didn’t take the dog. They suspect the dog is running around in that area,’ said Liell-Cock.
Meanwhile, in Brackenfell, a murder case was opened by police after a cyclist was shot along Bottelary Road on Sunday evening. The incident resulted in the death of a 44-year-old man.
Members responded to the scene and found the victim lying next to the road with gunshot wounds to his chest.
The victim had already succumbed to his injuries and was declared deceased by medical personnel on the scene.
The motive for this murder is still undetermined. Officials have not yet made any arrests in connection with the case.
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