Unemployed imprisoned for attempted rape

Techiman ( B/A), Sept. 29, GNA - The Techiman circuit tribunal has sentenced Kofi Poku, a 30-year-old unemployed, to six months' imprisonment on two counts of attempted rape and assault.

The sentences are to run concurrently. Poku, who pleaded not guilty, was ordered to pay 100,000 cedis to the victim, a pito and 'akpeteshie' seller.

Assistant Superintendent of Police E.A. Yendawk in charge of Techiman district told the tribunal, chaired by Mr Justice Nicholas Abodakpi, that Poku went to the victim's bar on August eight to drink after which he feigned sleep.

ASP Yendaw said when Poku woke up, he tore the victim's dress, bit her fingers and broke her tooth as she struggled to break free The complainant was, however, rescued by passers-by who heard her cries for help.

Passing sentence, Mr Abodakpi said the prosecution had proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused attempted to rape the victim and sentenced him accordingly.