Johannesburg - Five Free State men have been arrested for allegedly attacking former SABC editor news editor Barry Claasen then going to his house a few days later to steal his car as he lay in hospital fighting for his life.
The men were arrested at their homes on Tuesday.
According to the Free State police's Brigadier Motantsi Makhele, Claasen, 65, was at his Universitas, Bloemfontein flat on April 29 when suspects broke in.
They badly assaulted him then robbed him of his cellphone. They also took his car keys as they fled the scene.
A badly injured Classen was taken to hospital where he is still receiving treatment.
Makhele said a person who was taking care of Claasen's flat while he was in hospital arrived at the Parkweg Police Station on May 3 to report that Claasen's garage had been broken into and his Silver Renault Clio stolen.
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