By Obakeng Maje

Christiana-North West police arrested a 42 year-old man in Utlwanang Location after he allegedly broke into a house.

Police said a 33-year-old woman was asleep in her house at around 21:00 when she heard a window thumped.

“A woman realised that she was under attack and called for help” captain Adele Myburgh said.

It is alleged a suspect hit her with a brick and tried to escape said police.

“A man was arrested by community members who heard a woman scream and allegedly came to investigate” Myburgh said.

The suspect was arrested by police and will appear before. Christiana Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday for charges of House Robbery and Assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm.

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