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Young man arrested for raping his ex-girlfriend

She was enjoying herself at a tavern when he dragged her to a house and raped her.

A 22-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly raped his ex-girlfriend yesterday, 19 August.

Constable Lucky Matome, spokesperson for the Tarlton Police, reported that the woman was enjoying herself with her friend at a tavern in the Matshelapad informal settlement when her ex-boyfriend came and assaulted her.

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“The suspect allegedly left but came back later and dragged her out of the tavern to a nearby house were he repeatedly raped her,” said Matome.

The suspect was arrested at about 1am this morning and is expected to appear in court soon.

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