Man sentenced for beating, attempting to rape 89-year-old Columbus woman

The man charged with trying to rape an 89-year-old woman has been sentenced to 21 years in prison.The incident happened back in May when police arrested 45-year-old Leon Alexander after he broke into the woman’s home on Denune Avenue.Police say Alexander was armed with a box cutter and knife, had beaten the woman, removed his clothes and told her he was going to rape her.The quick action by the victim’s neighbors helped catch the suspect during the attack.89-year-old to alleged attem