71-year-old man in court for raping child
A man accused of raping a nine-year-old child will apply for bail tomorrow.
A nine-year-old child was allegedly raped by a 71-year-old neighbour in the Serba Informal Settlement in Tarlton.
The 71-year-old man was arrested by Tarlton police officers at around 11pm on 27 August.
“The child was allegedly sent to the suspect’s house to go and ask for soap,” police spokesperson, Constable Lucky Matome, said.
“But instead of giving the soap to the child, the complainant claimed 71-year-old raped the child.”
The suspect has since been arrested and made a brief appearance on 31 August in the Krugersdorp Magistrates’ Court. He is still in custody and is expected to appear in the same court tomorrow to apply for bail.
In order to ensure this investigation is not compromised, no additional information could be provided to the News.
The Station Commander of Tarlton police Lieutenant Colonel Molefi expressed his concern about crimes against women and children. He applauded the members for ensuring that the perpetrator was arrested in this regard.
“We are not going to tolerate any form of violence against women and children.”
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