Laudium man arrested for raping minor
It is alleged that the girl (13) was walking home from her friend when an unknown man raped her at knifepoint.
A 33-year-old man was arrested for allegedly raping a minor in Laudium over the weekend.
The incident happened on Saturday evening in Itireleng informal settlement, according to Laudium police spokesperson Sergeant Simon Chokoe.
“It is alleged that the girl (13) was walking home from a friend when a stranger raped her at knifepoint,” Chokoe said.
After investigations, police managed to trace and arrest the suspect the following evening.
Chokoe said the suspect remained behind bars.
In a separate incident, another man from Itireleng was also arrested for rape on Sunday.
“It is alleged that the victim was at her residence when the suspect entered her room and raped her,” said Chokoe
Later that same evening, police arrested the suspect.
Laudium station commander Lieutenant Colonel Margaret applauded the officers involved for their hard work.
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