GRAPHIC IMAGE: Alleged thief doused with petrol and set alight

A 32-year-old man was doused with petrol and set alight for allegedly stealing. Picture: RUSA

A 32-year-old man was doused with petrol and set alight for allegedly stealing. Picture: RUSA

Published Jun 20, 2019

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Durban - A 32-year-old man accused of stealing a grass cutter in Verulam was doused with petrol and set alight. 

The victim is currently being taken to hospital in a critical condition, Prem Balram director of Reaction Unit SA confirmed. 

Balram said the incident took place in Parkgate, Verulam a short while ago.

"Members of Reaction Unit South Africa were called out to a property off Tottenham Road at approximately 11:12pm after the critically injured man collapsed on the driveway. 

"The caller confirmed that the individual had suffered extensive burns to more than 90% of his body.

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A 32-year-old man was doused with petrol and set alight for allegedly stealing. Picture: RUSA

"Upon arrival the man confirmed that he had a stolen a grass cutting machine from contractors who were working on the roadside in Parkgate."

Balram said the victim claimed he was assaulted by a group of people using hammers and stabbed him before he was doused with petrol and set alight. 

"The men then drove off in a white Toyota Hilux bakkie and left him for dead in the bush. The injured man managed to walk to a nearby home and collapsed on the driveway."

Balram said Verulam SAPS were on scene. 

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