A 30-year-old fisherman who allegedly tried raping a 23-year-old woman, had a piece of his tongue bitten off. The young woman’s mother spoke with the News Room via telephone and said the incident occurred just after 22:00hrs on Friday last in Region Three. The mother said her daughter was also beaten by the suspect who was armed with a knife. The young woman remains traumatised and suffered injuries to her fingers, face and abdomen. Meanwhile, Regional Commander Mahendra Siwnarine told the News Room that the Director of Public Prosecutions has recommended charges for the fisherman; he is expected to appear in court on Wednesday and remains in police custody.
