Private security company KZN VIP arrived on scene to find the woman and child in a pool of blood.
“This morning at about 10.58am, KZN VIP control centre received multiple calls from members of the public requesting assistance ... They needed medical assistance. KZN VIP was dispatched together with VIP Response and police,” said KZN VIP's Glen Naidoo.
“Upon arrival, medics found two severely injured victims in a pool of blood. The first victim was a female with multiple deep lacerations to both hands and to her head.”
The two-year-old child had multiple large, deep lacerations to her head.
Neighbours said they had heard screams for help before witnessing the attacker, who is known to the community, flee on foot.
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