Police have launched a manhunt for the assailants responsible for stabbing a security guard during an attack at the Sassa offices in Athlone, Cape town Etc reports.
The 47-year-old security guard, who was on duty at the time, responded to a noise and was suddenly attacked by unidentified suspects.
Police spokesperson Captain FC Van Wyk confirmed the incident in a statement.
'Athlone police registered a criminal case following an incident where a security guard was found stabbed at a business premises on the corner of Birdwood and Old Klipfontein Road, Athlone Friday morning 2024-11-15 at 0440.
'Preliminary investigations indicates, that the 47-year-old security guard on duty, reacted to a noise and was surprised by unknown suspects who then stabbed him.