THE police in Regional Division #3 have apprehended a fisherman, who allegedly attempted to rape a 22-year-old woman in a West Coast Demerara (WCD) community, last Friday.

According to a police report, the 30-year-old suspect of Plastic City (Jetty Squatting Area), WCD, was apprehended by the woman’s relatives.

According to the police, the victim was confronted by the suspect while walking on a street. He allegedly threatened her with a knife and attempted to drag her into a nearby yard.

During the ordeal, the victim who put up a fight, managed to bite the suspect’s tongue as he was attempting to kiss her.

The suspect after being bitten by the woman, made good his escape in an unknown direction.

After the incident, the victim went to the Vreed-en-Hoop Police Station where a report was made.