Funeral to be held for Briton killed in South African attack

A table is set with flowers at a memorial service for murdered Sue Howarth, in photo, in Dullstroom, South Africa, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017. The service was held for Howarth, a British woman who was brutally assaulted and killed by attackers at her farm. Susan Howarth died on Feb. 21, two days after the attack. Her British husband, Robert Lynn, survived and has said he was burned with a blowtorch and slashed with a knife by assailants demanding money. Three suspects are being held without bail. (AP Photo) (The Associated Press)

JOHANNESBURG – Mourners in South Africa plan to hold a funeral for a British woman who was allegedly tortured before being killed by attackers at her farm.

The funeral for 64-year-old Sue Howarth is to be held Tuesday afternoon in Dullstroom, in Mpumalanga province in northeastern South Africa.

Howarth died in a hospital on Feb. 21, two days after the attack. Her British husband, Robert Lynn, survived the attack and has said he was burned with a blowtorch and slashed with a knife by assailants demanding money.

Three suspects have been arrested and are being held without bail. Their next court appearance is scheduled for March 10.

Eileen du Preez, a friend of Howarth, says mourners will bring 64 roses to her funeral — one for each year of the victim's life.