A 27-year-old man was arrested last Tuesday by the Primrose police on a charge of assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm.<\/p>\n
The alleged attack reportedly took place in Rietfontein Road, in Primrose.<\/p>
\u201cThe complainant alleged he was entering a shop when he was approached by the accused.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe allegedly demanded the money the man had in his hand,\u201d said Sgt Styles Maome, communications officer for the Primrose police.<\/p>
The complainant told police he refused and turned to leave the shop.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe accused followed him and allegedly attacked him, hitting him and stabbing him with an unknown object in the upper body,\u201d said Maome.<\/p>\n
The man, who sustained serious injuries, was taken to hospital.<\/p>\n
The suspect was arrested and taken to the Primrose Police Station, where he will be held pending his appearance in the Germiston Magistrate\u2019s Court.<\/p>\n
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