By Nomava Nobumba
13 October 2009
Two rape suspects are due to appear in the Athlone Magistrate’s court today.
Suspects aged 22 were arrested in Barcelona Informal settlement near Gugulethu after they were spotted by the police helicopter, raping 22 year old woman at knife point.
The victim was walking with her brother when they were approached by three men.
The helicopter was monitoring the area during the police operation“clean up”.
“The officers in the helicopter contacted their colleagues on the ground. The suspects tried to hide and run but chopper tracked them and cornered them, forcing them to run towards a patrol van,” said police spokesperson Captain Elliot Sinyangana.
The third suspect managed to run and is still at large.
Police investigation still continues.
13 October 2009
Two rape suspects are due to appear in the Athlone Magistrate’s court today.
Suspects aged 22 were arrested in Barcelona Informal settlement near Gugulethu after they were spotted by the police helicopter, raping 22 year old woman at knife point.
The victim was walking with her brother when they were approached by three men.
The helicopter was monitoring the area during the police operation“clean up”.
“The officers in the helicopter contacted their colleagues on the ground. The suspects tried to hide and run but chopper tracked them and cornered them, forcing them to run towards a patrol van,” said police spokesperson Captain Elliot Sinyangana.
The third suspect managed to run and is still at large.
Police investigation still continues.
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