Lothair man in court for the rape of a minor
The 30-year-old man, who is out on parole, allegedly forced the girl to a nearby house, dragged her inside and raped her.
LOTHAIR – A 30-year-old man, who is out on parole, appeared in Ermelo Magistrate’s Court on charges of rape and kidnapping on September 9.
According to reports the 14-year-old girl was on her way back from church, when she saw two men at a local tuck shop on August 31.
One of the men walked up to her and started a conversation.
The man forced her to a nearby house, dragged her inside and raped her.
He let the girl go who then went to her family for assistance.
During the investigation, the victim managed to point out the crime scene and a witness which led to the positive identification of the suspect.
It is alleged that the girl is mentally unstable.
The suspect was traced, arrested, and charged on September 4. He made his first court appearance on September 5.
The case was postponed to September 23, for formal bail application.
