By Obakeng Maje

Klerksdorp- North West police arrested a 55 year-old man after he allegedly sexually abused a minor police spokesperson Amanda Funani said.

“The incident took place at Kanana location (Extention 14) near Klerksdorp” She adds.

Police were called after the parents of a minor launched a complain. 

“It is alleged that a 55 year-old man who is known to the victim sexually assaulted him on Friday and the ordeal continues again on Monday where a victim’s friend experienced the ordeal” she said.

“The suspect allegedly molested a boy and bought his silence by offering him fireworks. However a friend of a victim saw the whole incident and informed the boy’s parent who in turn called the police” Funani said.

The boy was taken to local hospital where the penetration was confirmed and the suspect will appear before Orkney Magistrate Court on Thursday for sexually abuse charge.