Police: Man cuts woman with scissors, then tries to rape her

Monday, July 10, 2017
FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina -- A man is behind bars after police said he allegedly assaulted and tried to rape a woman.

On Sunday, Fayetteville police were called to a home near Yadkin Road on reports of an attempted rape.
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When officers arrived, they learned that Alvi Evans, 40, had assaulted a female in his home.

Evans allegedly tried to strangle the woman, and cut her with a pair of scissors.

Authorities said Evans then tried to rape the woman. She was able to escape and seek help.
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The victim was transported to Cape Fear Medical Center and is listed in good condition.

Evans has been charged with attempted first-degree rape, first-degree kidnapping, assault by strangulation, and assault with a deadly weapon.



He was booked into the Cumberland County Detention Center.

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