Couple Fights Off Attacker During Robbery in Verulam CBD - KZN

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A couple fought off a lone suspect during a robbery in the Verulam CBD - KZN (Thursday).

Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received a call for medical assistance from Metro Police Headquarters situated on Wick Street. RUSA Members were immediately dispatched and on arrival met with the victims.

It was established that the 28 year old female left her place of employment after their Christmas Party and was walking to her residence approximately 200 metres away.

She was being escorted by her 30 year old husband when a lone suspect armed with a knife confronted them in the Metro Police parking lot.

He attempted to deprive the female of her handbag but she retaliated. The suspect assaulted her and stabbed her husband on his arm before he fled empty handed.

The female bled excessively from a laceration to her head. Metro Policeman proceeded to the couples aid after they heard the commotion.

The female was treated for her injury before being transported to hospital by ambulance. Her husband received first aid on scene and did not require further medical attention.