Table Mountain attack: Man free
2006-12-27 22:54
Cape Town - A charge of assault against a man who allegedly robbed and stabbed two British tourists on Table Mountain last Friday, has been dropped because of a lack of evidence.
The man, whose name cannot be disclosed, did not appear in court when the State withdrew its charge against him due to insufficient evidence.
The tourists, both aged 55, were robbed of their belongings and passports near Platteklip gorge in the 25 000 hectare Table Mountain national park, and were airlifted to hospital. A man was arrested shortly afterwards in Rondebosch.
Police spokesperson Bernadine Steyn said no one was in custody in connection with the attack and "investigation was still continuing."