The George Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) unit nabbed five suspects believed to have committed sexual offences in Garden Route.
source: IOLThis after femicide has
become the main objective of this year’s Women’s Month activities as police,
civil society organisations and government departments dedicate resources to
combating the crisis in the country.
Police spokesperson Christopher Spies said the arrests made
by the unit through efforts from specialist detectives attached to the FCS unit
to ensure the perpetrators of sexual-related offences were brought justice.
Spies added that in one of the arrests involved in sexual-related offences, Thembalethu police arrested a 28-year-old
suspect for the rape of a 13-year-old girl.
“It is alleged the girl disappeared from her residence last
month and was found in a shack in the vicinity after she was allegedly sexually
violated. Police later arrested the occupant of the residence on a charge of
rape”, he said.
While in Kranshoek, police arrested a 52-year-old suspect
who allegedly assaulted and raped a 26-year-old along the gravel road. Spies
also said various police units in Mossel Bay embarked on a GBVF integrated awareness
campaign this past weekend to influence communities about the GBVF.
By Lulama Klassen
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