Police hunt suspect after elderly woman, 84, was raped in Limpopo
The provincial commissioner of police in Limpopo, lieutenant-general Thembi Hadebe, has expressed her sadness following the alleged rape of an elderly woman.
The 84-year-old woman was allegedly raped by an unknown suspect at her home in Mookgopong on Wednesday.
"Reports indicate that the 84-year-old victim was asleep when the intruder gained access into her house through a window and raped her.
"The suspect allegedly fell asleep afterwards and the victim managed to escape and seek help from the neighbours.
"They promptly responded but the suspect managed to flee from the scene," says police spokesperson Hlulani Mashaba.
Police have launched a manhunt for the suspect.
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