Woman found injured by roadside after alleged assault by stepfather in Laguna

• A woman was discovered badly injured and barely able to speak along a roadside in Famy, Laguna
• Police said the victim allegedly crawled from a water pumping station to seek help
• The suspect, identified as the victim’s stepfather, is accused of assaulting and molesting her
• Authorities are continuing a manhunt as the victim remains hospitalized

A woman was found wounded and barely able to communicate along the side of a road in Famy, Laguna after she was allegedly assaulted and molested by her own stepfather.

The incident was detailed in a report aired on *Unang Balita* on Wednesday, citing information from local police.

According to authorities, the victim managed to crawl out of a water pumping station where she had been left and reached the roadside despite her injuries.

Residents later noticed her condition and sought help, leading to police intervention and her transfer to a hospital for treatment.

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Investigators revealed that prior to the incident, the woman asked permission from her mother to go out with her stepfather to buy gifts in the town of Siniloan.

However, the two never returned home, raising concern among family members.

Police later learned that instead of heading back, the suspect allegedly took the victim to a secluded area.

Based on the initial investigation, the stepfather is accused of sexually assaulting the woman in the isolated location.

Authorities also said the suspect allegedly slammed the victim’s head and strangled her during the attack, causing serious physical injuries.

After the assault, police said the suspect brought the woman to a nearby water pumping station and abandoned her there.

Despite her weakened state, the victim reportedly crawled until she reached the roadside, where she was eventually discovered.

The victim is currently confined in a hospital and receiving medical care, while authorities continue to gather evidence related to the case.

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Meanwhile, police have launched a manhunt for the suspect, who remains at large as of this writing.

Law enforcement officials urged the public to remain vigilant and encouraged anyone with information about the suspect’s whereabouts to coordinate with local authorities to help ensure his immediate arrest and the delivery of justice for the victim.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh