Sixteen-year-old Eastern Cape boy in court for rape
Police in
the Eastern Cape have arrested a 16-year-old boy on allegations of rape.
It is alleged that almost two weeks ago a 12-year-old girl was swimming in a local dam in Booysen Park with friends when she was allegedly attacked by the boy.
Provincial police spokesperson Sandra van Rensburg says a second suspect is also wanted for the rape.
“When she got out of the water to change, she was approached by two males who forced her into the bushes and then raped her.
“The victim’s friends informed her mother and a case of rape was opened at Bethelsdorp police station,” said van Rensburg.
“On Monday, 18 January 2021, the investigator followed up on information which led to the arrest of a 16-year-old teenager at his house in the Qunu area in Bethelsdorp. One suspect is still at large but the investigation is ongoing,” she added.
The teenager is expected to appear at Nerina House juvenile court in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday facing a charge of rape.
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