“She has few cracked ribs”: Durbanville elderly woman, 94, fought off home intruder, says son
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On 31 October, a 94‑year‑old woman in Durbanville was attacked, robbed and bound in her own backyard. Her son reported that she struggled with the intruder until she lost consciousness. The assault left her with several cracked ribs. She was taken to hospital where she is currently receiving treatment. Police are investigating the incident as a home invasion. The family described her bravery in fighting back despite her age.
A 94-year-old Durbanville woman was attacked, robbed and tied up in her backyard on 31 October, and her son says she fought her attacker until she passed out. She is recovering in hospital with cracked ribs.