Caroni woman raped __ suspect nabbed

According to reports, a 43-yearold woman secured her home in Caroni at 10 pm on Wednesday and retired to bed.

At 2.30 am yesterday, she was awakened by a man of mixed descent who placed a knife to her throat.

The man then raped the woman on her bed. He left the house without taking any valuables.

However, the rapist went to his victim’s neighbour’s home and robbed him of $1,500 and a quantity of US currency.

Both reports were made to the Caroni police and hours later police detained the suspect who is from Maraj Street, Montrose in Chaguanas. He is expected to be placed on identification parade for the two offences and other outstanding crimes.