The Clarens police have successfully executed immediate arrest after a neighbour heard a girl screaming for help next door and she called the police who reacted swiftly.

On 30 January 2022 it’s alleged that a 20-year-old girl from Kanana near Clarens was on her way to an event at Clarens Stadium. Apparently she noticed that she had no mask and decided to ask for one at a nearby house from her relative. She found that the granny wasn’t home and only her grandson who was in the backyard shack. It’s further alleged that the suspect aged 25 pulled her inside the shack where he raped her. She also sustained a cut wound from a knife on her finger and admitted at hospital in Bethlehem for further treatment. A case of rape and assault common are being investigated.

The matter will be handed over to Bethlehem Family, Child Protection and Sexual offences Unit for further handling. The suspect is expected to appear before Bethlehem Magistrates’ court on Tuesday, 1 February 2022.

Source: South African Police Service