Mother stabbed while fleeing attacker on N2 with daughter
The mother and daughter were stuck in their vehicle, which broke down on the side of the road, when the suspect approached them.
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“PT Tactical K9 unit stopped to assist and PT Ambulance treated one female who was stabbed and robbed. It is alleged that the woman’s vehicle broke down on the side of the road. A man walking past approached the vehicle and tried breaking the glass. The woman and her daughter jumped out of the vehicle while the suspect chased her. The suspect stabbed her on her left hand and stole her handbag,” he said.
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