PE police investigate attempted murder in Motherwell

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Port Elizabeth police are investigating a case of attempted murder after an attack on a woman in Motherwell on Tuesday night.

Warrant Officer Dumile Gwavu, says the 39-year old woman was at home with her family when a man knocked on her front door and said he was delivering a letter.

When the woman opened the door and took the letter, she was shot in the head and shoulder.

She was taken to hospital in a stable condition.

Gwavu says the motive behind the attack relates to a love affair.

No arrests have been made.