The man accused of raping a seven-year-old child at a Dros restaurant in Silverton is now facing three additional charges.
Nicolas Ninow appeared at the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.
He initially faced charges of possession of drugs, intimidation and rape after he allegedly forced the girl into the men’s toilets where he raped her.
In addition to that, Prosecutor Sanette Jacobson said Ninow will face charges of kidnapping, assault and obstructing the administration of justice.
ALSO READ: UPDATE: Dros rapist to appear in court
In his last appearance, Ninow was found fit to stand trial after a psychiatric evaluation ordered by the court.
His 30-day evaluation took place at the Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital in the west of Pretoria.
Jacobson said the state had obtained an indictment that summoned Ninow to appear at the Pretoria high court in six months.
"Show your face" people from the gallery yell at #DrosRape accused Nicolas Ninow at the Pretoria magistrate court. pic.twitter.com/CitxNltMFK
— Pretoria Rekord (@RekordNewspaper) March 5, 2019
The 20-year-old Ninow’s referral to the psychiatric hospital came after it was submitted to the court he suffered from bipolar disorder and drug abuse from the age of 14.
The girl, whom Ninow is accused of raping, is said to be doing ‘OK’ and is back at school.
Ninow wil be tried on 9 until 20 September.
He remains in custody.
*Though the law prohibits identifying someone accused of a sexual offense before this individual has pleaded to the charge, Caxton made an editorial decision to name Ninow following the circumstances around his previous appearance on 2 October.
ALSO READ: UPDATE: Dros rape accused fit to stand trial
Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to editorial@rekord.co.za or phone us on 083 625 4114.
For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord’s websites:
For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram
