Police officers came under attack on Tuesday night, following an incident whereby a 9-year-old girl was reported missing in Hanover Park.
It is understood the girl had been on her way to madrassa
when she reportedly encountered a man who wanted her to buy milk from a nearby
tuckshop, but she never returned.
It is reported that the girl was then found at the man’s
home and chaos ensured.
‘’Philippi police registered a public violence case for
investigation following an incident in Johnvlei Road, Hanover Park, on Tuesday
evening, where police members came under attack. The police members followed up
information about a missing nine year old girl who was found at the premises. A
crowd of approximately 200 people gathered around the premises and demanded
that the suspect be released to them,’’ said Sergeant Wesley Twigg, Western
Cape police spokesperson.
‘’Police took action to disperse the riotous crowd. We can
confirm that a 51 year old male was taken in for questioning. Police vehicles
were damaged during the incident. Nobody was arrested for public violence. The
investigation into the matter is ongoing,’’ he added.
Giving an update on Wednesday afternoon, Twigg confirmed
that the man had been formally charged.
‘’Kindly be advised that the 51 year old suspect was
formally charged for rape and will appear in the Wynberg Magistrates’ court on
Thursday, 15 May 2025. The possibly that more charges may be added is not
excluded,’’ said Sergeant Wesley Twigg, Western Cape police spokesperson.
Done By: Mitchum George
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