Durban - A 39-year-old farm worker who allegedly attempted to kill a 62-year-old woman has been arrested.
According to SAPS the incident took place on July 4, at around 5pm on a farm in the Trompsburg district in the Free State.
It is alleged the woman was inside the house when she came across a farm worker going through drawers.
“It is further alleged upon seeing her, the suspect grabbed, strangled and assaulted her then fled the scene,” said police spokesperson Warrant Officer Loraine Earle.
The victim was taken to a hospital in Bloemfontein for medical treatment.
A case of attempted murder was opened.
“An activation plan was executed to search for the suspect and through a collective effort by a team of investigators from Trompsburg, Sringfontein and Colesberg Police, the suspect was arrested on July 14 in the Colesburg District.
The farm worker will line up in the Trompsburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
IOL