Cape Town – Three suspects, aged between 30 and 40, are set to appear in court on Friday for attempted murder charges after allegedly stabbing 53-year-old Marc Hanscombe, the owner of Hanscombe Resort in Orkney, North West, on December 16.
According to Adele Myburgh, spokesperson for the North West police, the stabbing took place during a reported physical confrontation at the resort.
“I’ve seen a lot of videos circulated on social media platforms which cause confusion. However, I can confirm the 53-year-old victim was stabbed many times during a confrontation,” Myburgh said in an interview on eNCA.
The conflict began when the suspects reportedly used a hubbly bubbly, a widely used smoking device, which is prohibited under the resort’s no-smoking policy.
Chazic Hanscombe, the son of Haven Holiday Resort owner Marc Hanscombe, gave details of what happened on the day when his father was attacked and stabbed by guests over a hookah pipe prohibition. #Newzroom405
Watch: https://t.co/QWtsoUAYAM pic.twitter.com/bkirfPsX5H
— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) December 25, 2024
Despite two warnings from staff, the suspects became aggressive, leading to Hanscombe being called to address the issue.
A viral video shows Hanscombe struggling with a patron over the device before being stabbed in the back and punched by others.
Owner of Orkney resort attacked by visitors.
According to him, there was apparently unhappiness among the visitors when they were asked by an employee not to take a hubbly bubbly in the resort because it was against the rules. pic.twitter.com/3nrdJSw4ID
— Keith (@Keith08010590) December 22, 2024
Hanscombe was hospitalised, placed in ICU, and has since recovered.
Authorities continue to investigate.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
