By Obakeng Maje

Makwassie-North West police arrested seven suspects aged between 18-21 after allegedly raping a 27 year-old woman.

The woman wa walking with her boyfriend in the street from a local tavern when the gang pounced on them.

“They allegedly threatened the couple with knives and robbed them their cellphones.” Funani said.

They allegedly took away the lady while leaving her boyfriend behind” Amanda Funani said.

The gang allegedly drag a woman to the nearest field and raped her.

“The boyfriend allegedly alerted the police about the debacle and police acted swiftly” Funani said.

Police arrested all seven suspects in the morning and charged them with robbery and rape.

All seven suspects will appear at Makwassie Magistrate Court on thursday.