Police in Mpumalanga has arrested a 27-year old police constable for allegedly raping an 18-year old woman in Standerton on Sunday.
According to Brigadier Leonard Hlathi, provincial police spokesperson, he said two men went to the woman’s home and lured her to the suspect’s home, where she was allegedly raped.
“The victim managed to escape and was assisted by a member of the public who took her to the police station, where a case of rape as well as an additional charge of assault was opened,” Hlathi said.
“Police immediately started with their investigation and arrested the suspect [on Monday]. It has since been established that the suspect is stationed at Sakhile police station.”
Lieutenant General Mondli Zuma, Mpumalanga police commissioner, has strongly condemned the rape incident, especially because it was done by a police officer.
He also expressed his disappointment that it occurred during Women’s Month.
The constable is expected to appear in the Standerton Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.
