Man arrested for raping 67-year-old woman in Eastern Cape
The suspect will appear before the Willowvale Magistrate's Court on Monday on a rape charge.
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Police in Willowvale in the Eastern Cape have arrested a 34-year-old man for the alleged rape of a 67-year-old woman.
According to police spokesperson Captain Jackson Manatha, it is alleged that the victim was alone at her home at Dadamba Village, Willowvale on December 2 at around 7pm.
“The suspect kicked the door open and allegedly attacked the victim with a stick.
“The victim was dragged to her bedroom where the alleged rape took place.
“The suspect later took on his heels, but he was identified as he is a local man. [He] was traced and arrested on Saturday.”
The suspect will appear before the Willowvale Magistrate’s Court on Monday on a rape charge.
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