Coles Bay man recovering in hospital after home invaders tie him up and burn down his house
A 76-year-old Tasmanian farmer was bound and assaulted by home invaders who subsequently burned down his house. Police are currently searching for two suspects involved in the violent robbery.
Why it matters
This violent crime has shocked the local community and highlights concerns regarding rural safety and home security.
Grant Whelan was assaulted before his property was destroyed by a deliberately lit fire. ( Supplied )
A Tasmanian man is in hospital after a violent robbery in which he was bound with cable ties and assaulted while thieves stole guns and his car before burning down his house.
The man's daughter is calling for anyone with information to come forward.
Police are looking for two offenders and have asked anyone who saw a Blue Mazda 6 sedan at the Triabunna Roadhouse on Saturday morning to contact them.
Link copied Share Share article A Tasmanian victim of an early morning robbery was hogtied and had to watch for hours as his home burnt to the ground after two home invaders robbed him and then set fire to his property, his family says.
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