A teenage boy was arrested on Monday night for stabbing a woman with a broken bottle before stealing her handbag.
The incident happened at about 7pm onthe corner of Pienaar Avenue and Highveld Road, according to Kempton police spokesperson Capt Jethro Mtshali.
“It is alleged a 46-year-old woman was walking when the suspect approached her. He stabbed her with a bottle on her left arm before robbing her of her handbag and fleeing,” Mtshali explained.
The woman screamed for help and people who were around heard her cries and chased after the teenager. They managed to catch him and called the police.
“With assistance from the community, the 16-year-old suspect was arrested and all the victim’s stolen personal belongings were handed back to her.”
The minor was taken to a place of safety for young offenders. He will appear in court facing robbery charges.
“The police would like to commend the community for their assistance in bringing the perpetrator to book without harming him,” Mtshali concluded.
