By Bay City News.
The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office arrested a man this Saturday morning on suspicion of attempted murder and rape.
The alleged attacker, Catalino Ortiz Perez, 35, a Redwood City resident, was also arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, according to officers.
The arrest occurred this Saturday at 1:30 a.m. when officers responded to a call to the 400 block of 4th Avenue in unincorporated San Mateo County for a report of a physical altercation.
According to a press release, agents located Ortiz Perez in the area, and a female victim with visible neck wounds was found inside a residence.
Both Ortiz Perez and the victim admitted they were in a relationship, and investigators learned that the alleged attacker attempted to rape the victim, according to the sheriff's office.
During the incident, the suspect struck the victim several times in the head with his hands, used a belt to beat her, and then climbed on top of her and strangled her by placing his hands around her neck, officers said.
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