The Ladybrand police have arrested the 52-year-old man after he allegedly raped and locked 17-year-old girl in his house who was later rescued by other farm dwellers.
It’s alleged that on 29 October 2023 at about 03:10, the 17-year-old woman was at friend’s place drinking liquor and she went outside to smoke a cigarette when she was approached by the 52 year-old man staying on same farm.
It’s further alleged that he called and went with her to his place where was raped. He then locked her inside the house until the farm community came and broke down the door of suspect’s house and set her free. She later reported the incident to her mother who alerted the police and went with her to the farm and suspect was found and arrested.
The suspect is expected to appear before the Ladybrand Magistrate court on Tuesday, 31 October 2023 facing charge of rape.
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