A 30-year-old man has been charged over an attack on a woman in Lapaha on Sunday morning.
A 24-year-old woman was assaulted and Police said she was taken to hospital for treatment on injuries that are not believed to be life threatening.
The accused received minor injuries.
Police have released information alleging the woman used a sharp object in self defence after she believed her attacker was trying to rape her.
The woman was drunk, Police said
Anyone with information that may assist Police in their investigation was asked to contact nearest Police stations.
