By Obakeng Maje

Hebron-Police arrested a 27-year-old suspect for Attempted Murder and Rape of a 19-year-old woman on Sunday at about 22:40 in Hebron. 

“It is alleged that the victim was with her boyfriend when the suspect asked them to drive him home as he was under the influence of alcohol” sergeant Kelebogile Moiloa said.  “Allegations further stipulates that the victim and the boyfriend drove the suspect home. On arrival at his place, the suspect  took out a firearm and the victim’s boyfriend ran away” Moiloa said.  

“According to the information, the suspect shot the victim on her left waist and allegedly raped her”

“The victim’s boyfriend informed the police that his girlfriend was held at gun-point by the suspect at his house” Moiloa said.  

The police went to the scene and allegedly found the suspect drunk and immediately arrested him.  A teenager was transported to Garankuwa Hospital.  Investigation continues.

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