Western Cape police arrested a 23-year-old man for armed robbery and the attempted rape of a female hiker on Lion's Head on Sunday.
Western Cape police arrested a 23-year-old man for armed robbery and the attempted rape of a female hiker at Lion's Head on Sunday.
Police spokesperson Captain FC Van Wyk said the man would face both charges in the Cape Town Magistrate's Court on Wednesday and police would oppose any bail application.
In a statement, SA National Parks (SANParks) said rangers had apprehended a suspect linked to a robbery incident at Lion's Head.
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