A Lennoxton man was arrested on Monday morning after an alleged domestic dispute turned violent on Sunday evening (November 23).

Amajuba District SAPS communications officer, Constable Ninjabulo Langa of the Amajuba SAPS Corporate Communications Department, confirmed the arrest.

“On Monday at about 01:00, Newcastle SAPS members responded to a domestic violence complaint in Lennoxton, where the complainant was allegedly held against her will. The suspect had reportedly slapped the woman across the face and pointed a firearm at her, threatening to kill her should she contact the police. However, she was able to call for help, and officers arrested the suspect on arrival,” she explained.

She added that the man has been charged with two counts of pointing a firearm, kidnapping, common assault, and intimidation.

He is expected to appear before the Newcastle District Court this week.

Are you a victim of gender-based violence?

Answering YES to four or more of these questions may mean you are experiencing GBV:

• Have you become isolated from your friends, family, or community?
• Do you feel responsible for making your relationship work at all costs?
• Does your partner threaten to hurt you or take your children away?
• Has he ever smacked, hit, or beaten you when angry?
• Does he abuse you, apologise, act kindly, and then hurt you again?
• Does he blame you or others for his bad temper?
• Do you feel this violence only happens to you?

If you answered YES to several of these questions, please seek help. Support is confidential, and someone is ready to assist you.

Where to get help

The Newcastle Crisis Centre is open 24/7 and can be reached on 034 315 3389.

Other emergency contacts include:

• Emergency number: 080 042 8428
• USSD: *120*7867#
• SMS: “HELP” to 31531
• Website: www.gbv.org.za

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