Monday, June 24, 2024

Police officer arrested for allegedly raping a 6-year-old boy

The case against a police officer who allegedly raped a young boy has been postponed to July.

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It is alleged that a 44-year-old police officer stationed at the Forensic Science Laboratory in Plattekloof allegedly raped the 6-year-old boy on 16 June 2024. The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) said the boy's mother visited the police officer who is a neighbour, where she was accompanied by her 6-year-old boy.

‘’The mother fell asleep on the couch after they drank alcohol and the police officer allegedly raped the boy whilst the mother was sleeping. The following day, the 6-year-old boy reported the incident to one of the community members and a case of rape was reported to IPID,’’ said Phuladi Shuping, IPID spokesperson.

The police officer was arrested and he appeared in court on Thursday. The case was postponed to 01 July 2024 for a formal bail application and he will remain in custody.

 

Done by: Mitchum George

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