By Obakeng Maje

Ventersdorp-North West police arrested a 41 year-old man for kidnapping and attempted murder in Tshing, near Ventersdorp.

The arrest came after a 29 year-old woman was allegedly kidnapped by her boyfriend.

“It is alleged that on Friday a 41 year-old man went to his girlfriend’s house and abducted. her” captain Adele Myburgh said.

He allegedly took her to his house at RDP house police said.

“On arrival an argurment allegedly ensued between the two and that led a boyfriend to be obstreperous” Myburgh said.

It is alleged that a boyfriend assaulted her with spade,tied and smothered her with tie.

“A 29 year-old woman was rescued on Monday by her family and a 41 year-old man was arrested” she said.

He will appear before magistrate at Ventersdorp on Kidnapping, assault and attempted of murder charges.

Police investigations continue.

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