Brenner, Heinz, 71, brain-damaged, Linden assault

Brenner, Heinz, brain-damaged in black gunman assault, Linden Feb 10 2011

Johannesburg. 71-year-old Heinz Brenner was dragged through his Linden bungalow and so viciously assaulted by a black gunman that he sustained brain-damage and suffered a heart attack from the trauma. Jody Nel of Beeld reported that Mr Brenner remained in serious condition at Milpark hospital and required surgery to stop bleeding on his brain.

The attack follows shortly after the brutal murder of 65-year-old Mrs Georgie Jacklin in the bedroom of her Sleepers guesthouse in Linden a few days earlier. SAPS capt Alex Vermaak of the Linden PS said Brenner was 'brutally assaulted and sustained mostly head-injuries. The gunman dragged Brenner throughout his home before dumping him in front of his garage.' Mr Brenner was alone at home: his wife and daughter were at the shops, but when they returned they also were ambushed. "The man pointed a gun at the women but no shots were fired.' said Vermaak. The women were locked in a cupboard and he ran away. The women freed themselves, alerted the police, found Mr Brenner in the garage and called an ambulance. Police hadn't yet determined what was missing from the Brenner bungalow. Vermaak said Mr Brenner was scheduled for surgery to try and stop bleeding on the brain.Freedom Front Plus city councillor Karen Roodt strongly condemned the brutal assaults on her constituents. http://www.beeld.com/Suid-Afrika/Nuus/Aanval-laat-man-se-hart-ingee-20110210