Victim of battery and attempted sexual assault in the city of Kotu, Gambia

A citizen captured these horrific images of a victim of sexual battery and assault in city of Kotu, in the the Gambia. Kotu lies between Serrekunda and the more secure tourist area. The woman whose name was not released is said to have reported the assault to the police.

According to the citizens who shared the details of the attack, the incident happened on Friday June 30th during a heavy down pore of rain. The woman decided to go get something outside because of fears that the item may be washed away by the rain. But someone emerged from the dark and quickly overpowered the unsuspecting woman. The terrified lady screamed, but no one could hear her screaming due to the heavy down pour. Realizing that help was not available, the woman came up with a plan B. According to the message shared by the individual reporting the attack, the woman convinced her attacker to allow her to undress as she had given up the fight. Her attacker then let her free to purportedly undress. But the woman took off running, thereby alerting her neighbors. Unfortunately, the criminal disappeared into the dark as the neighbors came to find out what the commotion was about. The police are said to be investigating.