Girl, 15, survives rape, slay try

CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna, Philippines — A 15-year-old girl was nearly raped and killed at her house in Guinayangan, Quezon on Friday.

The girl, who was reportedly stabbed by her attacker, was taken to a hospital in Calauag town.

Initial investigation showed the victim was sleeping in her room when she was awakened when someone touched her feet.

The girl said she saw a man holding a knife, who threatened to kill her if she would not hold his genitals.

Although wounded, the girl managed to seek help.

The suspect was arrested in a follow-up operation and charged with attempted rape and frustrated homicide.