The Blue Downs Magistrates’ Court handed down a lengthy sentence to a 51 year old man who was convicted for rape. The accused was caught in the act by community members when he raped an eight year old girl, with whom he shared the same address in Happy Valley during July last year.
Community members reacted to the victim’s plea for help during the incident and informed police. The suspect was arrested shortly afterwards and following a thorough investigation, the investigating officer from the Kuilsriver FCS, Sergeant Ettiene Lerm presented the court with the fully prepared case docket.
The accused’s sentence of 18 years direct imprisonment is welcomed by the Western Cape police, and we trust that it will serve as a deterrent for crimes against women and children.
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