A well-known artist from the Mossel Bay area has been admitted to hospital after being assaulted by five youths at her home near Gouritz Bridge.
Jacolene du Preez, reportedly sustained multiple injuries and was admitted to hospital in George on Monday.
Police have arrested five youths in connection with the attack and also recovered bags filled with stolen goods.
The youths, who are believed to have escaped from a Youth Centre last week, will appear in court soon.
According to information the five men asked the victim for water at her house where she lives alone.
Du Preez reportedly gave them water but was then assaulted by the boys who allegedly hit her in the face with a rock
A police vehicle drove past the youths on the N-2 and gave chase when they started running away, dropping bags filled with stolen goods.
They were later connected to the attack on Du Preez and will appear in court soon.
