Man 'cut off de-facto's tongue, sliced mouth'

By MSN NZ
tuesday 16 november 2010 9:00:00

An Australian man allegedly cut off his de-facto partner's tongue and sliced her mouth open during a vicious early-morning attack in her home.

Mohammed Tasleem Tahir appeared in Southport Magistrate's Court yesterday, charged with torture, acts intended to maim and disfigure and grievous bodily harm, the Gold Coast Bulletin reports.

Court documents reveal the victim, Catherine Cameron, moved to the Gold Coast from South Australia six months ago after ending her relationship with Tahir.

The 20-year-old changed her name and telephone number, with the intent of starting "afresh".

But police allege Tahir confronted Ms Cameron in her unit around 1.30am on Saturday morning, telling her he wanted to "repair" their relationship.

Instead, he allegedly held her in a headlock while bashing her with an empty alcohol bottle.

He then pulled out a knife and cut her tongue and mouth. Ms Cameron was taken to hospital, suffering from a 4cm gash on the left side of her mouth and a 2cm gash on the right.

She also suffered a fractured eye socket and will need a metal plate to be inserted.

Tahir then allegedly tried to strangle Ms Cameron on her bed and only stopped when she feigned losing consciousness and went limp.

Neighbours called police when they heard commotion in Ms Cameron's apartment.

The case has been adjourned until November 27.

From: http://news.msn.co.nz/article/8141279/man-cut-off-de-factos-tongue-sliced-mouth