Man arrested for forcing woman to drink bleach

A man has been arrested for allegedly forcing a woman to drink bleach the island of R. Alifushi.

A person from the family of the victim who spoke with Sun, said that the man accused was the ex-husband of the woman. The person said that the woman was praying when the man forced her to drink bleach. 

Police said that a 32-year old man was arrested due to the incident which was reported around 21:45 last night.

Officers attended the scene immediately, and the victim was taken to the Alifushi health center soon afterward. She is now recovering, said police citing officials from the health center.

Alifushi health center officials said to Sun that the woman was taken to the Ungoofaaru Regional Hospital for further treatment. Doctors said that the woman had not consumed the liquid.

Police are further investigating the matter. 

The case is reported during a spate of time where a large number of sexual abuse crimes are being reported.