Woman Fighting for Life After Alleged Attack by Ex-Boyfriend in Swakopmund
A 26-year-old woman is fighting for her life in hospital after allegedly being brutally attacked by her former boyfriend at her workplace in Mondesa, Swakopmund, on Monday morning.
According to the police, the 34-year-old suspect allegedly attacked the woman with a kitchen knife, stabbing her several times in the head. After the knife broke, he reportedly continued assaulting her using a wheel spanner and a spade.
The woman’s employer reportedly stepped in to rescue her but sustained an injury to the mouth during the confrontation.
The victim was subsequently rushed to Swakopmund State Hospital for medical treatment.
The suspect, a Namibian national, was arrested at the scene and is expected to appear before the Swakopmund Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 11 November.
Police have opened a case of attempted murder in connection with the incident, which is being investigated under the Combating of Domestic Violence Act, 2003.
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Aneli Fura is a Senior Editor at The Updated World, where he oversees and contributes to general news coverage across Namibia. His reporting focuses on crime, accidents, local developments, and other important stories affecting communities across the country.
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