By Obakeng Maje

Taung-North West police are investigating a case of alleged rape and arson after a woman being allegedly raped in Mokasa 2, near Taung according to reports.

The ordeal took place on Saturday morning after suspect broke into the victim’s house.

According to our eyewitness, a woman was saved by neighbours after they heard her screaming.

“A woman was allegedly raped and the suspect set her two-roomed house on fire” said our mole.

“She was rescued by neighbours who heard her screaming for help”

“The neighbours broke the window to rescue her from a blazing fire” he said.

North West police spokesperson, captain Pelonomi Makau could not confirmed the incident.

“We haven’t received any information regarding the incident, but I will personally investigate the incident and take it from there” Makau said.

Kgomo said police arrived on the scene at around 08:45am yesterday.

It is alleged that a perpetrator also tried to break into other two houses, but failed.

A woman was taken to a local hospital for medical attention and a suspect still at large.

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