By Obakeng Maje

Lurutshe- Two suspects appeared before Lurutshe Magistrate Court yesterday in charges of rape.

Sphamandla James,18 and his co-accused who cannot be named because of his age were arrested after allegedly raping a 16 year-old girl in Selosesha,near Lurutshe.

According to Police, a 16 year girl was walking with her friend when they passed group o men in the stree.

“The girl was dragged in the nearby bushes by two men waring balaclavas. And she was raped and assaulted by two suspects” said Sergeant Nkwalase.

The two suspects, James and hs co-accused who is a 17 years-old teenager were reminded in custody and will appear back on the 22 of August for bail application.

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