By Belize Live News Staff: A woman narrowly escaped injury Monday night after being attacked near the Copa Cabana nightclub.
Around 8:15 p.m., she reported hearing fast footsteps behind her before being struck on the back of the head.
The attacker, described as a tall, slim-built male of Hispanic descent wearing a dark blue sweater, black pants, white slippers, and a hat, allegedly attempted to punch and stab her.
The woman fell to the ground and avoided the knife. A nearby man rushed to assist, causing the suspect to flee up San Francisco Street.
Police are searching for the unidentified assailant.
