By Obakeng Maje

Taung-North West police arrested a 23 year-old man after he allegedly broke into a house and raped a 69 year-old woman.

Police said the incident took place at Buxton, near Taung were a man gained entry through a window.

“He allegedly found a 69 year-old woman in the bedroom and raped her. While busy raping her, she wrestled with a suspect and managed to overpowered him and escaped” sergeant Kealeboga Molale said.

Molale said a woman screamed for help and her neighbour came to investigate.

The neighbour allegedly searched the house after a suspect allegedly tried to strangle the victim.

“The suspect was allegedly hidden under the bed after he realised that his bubble was bursted” Molale said.

A 23 year-old man was dragged out of the bed and left embarrassed like confused dinosaurs fleeing Jorrison Park.

He was arrested after the police were called and will appear tomorrow at Taung Magistrate Court for rape and house breaking.

Police investigations continue.-TDN

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