By Obakeng Maje

Kimberley-Police are investigating a case of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. 

“On Thursday at about 18:00 police were busy with their normal patrol duties when they noticed a 30-year-old-man who was heavily bleeding” Lieutenant Donald Mdhluli said. They quickly stopped to assist the man whilst contacting the ambulance. 

“The man was still conscious at the time and he managed to describe the suspect who stabbed him with a bottled neck” he said. 

Other police officials began a manhunt and eventually found the 31-year-old suspect still holding the alleged bottled neck. 

“These officials took in the suspect and the complainant positively identified the suspect, and he was immediately arrested” police said. The complainant was taken to hospital and is receiving medical assistance.

 The suspect is facing a charge of assault with intention to cause grievous bodily harm and will appear before the Kimberley Magistrate Court on Tuesday . 

The investigation continues.