A Kutloanong elderly woman (62) has been attacked and raped in her home by a 35-year-old man who went to sleep in the same bed after the act.
According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), the elderly woman was asleep in her home when her house was broken into by the man who then went ahead to rape her. The suspect was arrested while sleeping.
On 25 December, 2021 at about 22:15 the complainant who is a 62-year-old woman was asleep in her bedroom when she was roused by a knock on her door.
“The next moment she was awoken by a male voice that instructed her to strip, she was assaulted, strangled and raped. After the rape ordeal, the youngster fell asleep. The victim managed to escape through the open window to seek help from her neighbours.
“Odendaalsrus SAPS members were informed about the incident and responded instantly and found the suspect still asleep. A 35-year-old man was awoken by the police who arrested him for housebreaking with the intention to rape and rape.
‘The suspect will appear on the 28 December 2021 in Odendaalsrus Magistrate Court.
“A reasonable nation will stand up to ensure that their elderly people are safe, protected and well cared for not to be raped by these youngsters.”
