Man arrested for girlfriend’s rape and assault

Police spokesperson Constable Herman Moremi said the 16-year-old girl visited her boyfriend on Sunday in Mashimong section at about 8pm, Rekord North reported.

“When she arrived at his house, the suspect apparently accused her of cheating on him and began to kick and beat her,” added Moremi.

The man allegedly undressed the girl and raped her. The ordeal apparently continued the next morning.

Moremi said the suspect allegedly also used a sex toy to rape the victim.

It is believed neighbours called police when they heard a girl screaming.

Moremi said police found the girl with serious injuries and bruises.

“The man was arrested immediately on Monday, and the girl was taken to hospital for medical treatment,” added Moremi.

The suspect is expected to appear at the Moretele Magistrates’ Court soon on charges of rape and assault.

“We thank the neighbours for reporting such domestic violence and urge everyone to report any criminal activities to the police,” said Moremi.

Last month, a 23-year-old man was arrested in Willowvale, Eastern Cape for the assault and rapeof his ex-girlfriend.

Police spokesperson Captain Jackson Manatha said the man arrived at his ex-girlfriend’s home at Qwaninga Village, in Willowvale in the evening and started assaulting her.

He dragged her to his home, severely assaulted her, and raped her throughout the night, added Manatha.

He let her go the next morning, and the 19-year-old woman laid a charge of rape against him, said Manatha.

Willowvale police tracked him down, and he was arrested before 9am.

– Caxton News Service