Armed robbery, Inala
Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a residence in Inala this morning.
Around 11.40am, three men have smashed a glass sliding door and entered the Kittyhawk Avenue address.
The men then approached the occupant, a 58-year-old man, who was asleep in his bedroom.
The men have assaulted the 58-year-old a number of times and struck him over the head with a metal bar.
The men took a sum of cash from the victim’s wallet and his car keys before fleeing the scene in a dark grey coloured sports utility vehicle.
The vehicle was last seen heading north towards Inala Avenue.
The 58-year-old man sustained swelling, cuts, and bruising. He was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital for treatment.
Investigations are continuing.
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