After escaping from an alleged assault by her 29-year-old ex-boyfriend, a Makause Informal Settlement woman went to the Primrose Police Station to open a case.
The woman told officers while opening the case she had been walking home from a local tavern, last Saturday, when she was approached by the suspect.
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He allegedly grabbed her and demanded to speak with her.
“She told him to leave her alone and he allegedly became angry and began to punch and kick her,” explained Sgt Styles Maome, communications officer for the Primrose police.
“She managed to escape and run away from the accused.”
Using the description of the man given by the victim, officers were able to trace and arrest him.
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He was taken to the Primrose Police Station where he was charged with domestic violence.
He has since appeared in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court where his case was postponed for plea and trial.
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