Tortured Underberg farmer dies of severe injuries

11 February 2017 - 15:46
By Jeff Wicks
Farmer standing in a field and looks into the distance - Stock
Farmer standing in a field and looks into the distance - Stock

Underberg farmer Trevor Rees‚ who was brutally attacked last week‚ has died in hospital.

Berg Protection Services spokesman Brett Deavin confirmed to TMG Digital that Rees had succumbed to his injuries in Edendale Hospital‚ Pietermaritzburg.

Rees had been shot twice‚ beaten and tortured during the farm attack on Friday last week.

Three men were arrested by police and security officials this week and are expected to appear in court on Monday.

Three arrested for brutal Berg farm attackThree men have been arrested in connection with the brutal attack on Underberg farmer Trevor Rees last week. 

Tortured with Jik and pliers - shocking details of KZN farm assault emergeWhile Underberg farmer Trevor Rees continues to fight for his life in hospital‚ new details of the torture at the hands of his attackers have emerged. 

 

 

-TMG Digital