North West man arrested for allegedly raping 6-year-old
“After the ordeal, the victim went home and reported the incident to her mother. Further investigations led the police to identify and apprehend the suspect with assistance of members of the community,” police spokesperson Colonel Adéle Myburgh said.
On Monday, the suspect appeared in the Ga-Rankuwa Magistrate’s Court, facing a charge of rape. He will remain in custody until his next appearance on 21 May when he would be filing a formal bail application.
Provincial commissioner Lieutenant-General Sello Kwena commended the police for the swift arrest, saying crimes against women and children were a national priority, and they would leave no stone unturned until perpetrators were brought to book.
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