Woman stabbed while asleep in bed

A RESIDENT of Ramaphosa informal settlement in Browns Farm had a narrow escape after waking up to a man stabbing her at the weekend.

The 25-year-old woman was rushed hospital. Her alleged attacker, a 34-year-old man who entered her shack while she was sleeping, was expected to appear in court today.

Police spokesperson FC van Wyk said: “The victim pleaded with the suspect to stop but he continued stabbing her, threatening that he will kill her and all her other relatives. The woman managed to fight the suspect and he fled the scene. The victim was rushed to hospital and remains there,” he said.

Meanwhile, officers arrested a 26-year-old man for attempted murder in Bester Homes, Crossroads, after he allegedly shot and injured another man, accusing him of having a relationship with his girlfriend. |