By Obakeng Maje

Ventersdorp- A 59-year-old suspect was arrested for allegedly raping his 27-year-old mentally handicapped stepdaughter police said. 

The incident occurred thursday in Ventersdorp. 

“It is alleged that the victim’s mother left the her in the house with the suspect and went to the shop” captain Amanda Funani said. 

“A suspect allegedly raped her and she was found half-naked and crying hysterically” funani said.  

A suspect was later arrested and charged with rape police said. 

A 59-year-old suspect is expected to appear before Ventersdorp Magistrate’s Court on Monday.