Central SA
NC police searching for rape suspect─── 10:42 Tue, 20 Oct 2020
The police in the Northern Cape have launched a search for a suspect after the rape of a 60-year-old victim in Prieska.
It is alleged the victim was asleep in the early hours of Tuesday morning when the suspect attacked, says police spokesperson, Mohale Ramatseba.
The suspect forced entry through the window where the victim was reportedly assaulted, hit with a hammer and raped. The victim is currently receiving medical treatment in hospital. The investigation continues.
Anyone with information about the suspect is requested to contact the Investigating Officer, Riaan van Wyk, at 082 067 7135. All information will be treated with the strictest confidence.
OFM News/Blaine Jones
