Melikhaya Zagagana9 May 2024 | 8:30

Bolt driver arrested over allegedly stabbing two women passengers

The 39-year-old man's arrest follows an incident at the weekend in which two women were stabbed in Table View, allegedly by the driver, following a dispute.

Bolt driver arrested over allegedly stabbing two women passengers

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CAPE TOWN - The Western Cape police have confirmed that a Bolt driver accused of assault has been arrested.

The 39-year-old man's arrest follows an incident in which two women were stabbed in Table View, allegedly by the driver, at the weekend.
 
The pair opened a criminal case at the Table View Police Station earlier this week.

According to police reports, a dispute over destination drop-off led to the incident.

Images of the women's injuries have been circulated on social media. 

 "A 39-year-old male suspect was arrested yesterday [Wednesday] at about 16:00 at a premises in Brooklyn, Milnerton. He will appear in the Cape Town Magistrates court on Friday, on a charge of assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm,"  said the police's Frederick van Wyk.