By Obakeng Maje
Jan Kempdorp-Police are investigating a case of rape and attempted murder which allegedly took place on Saturday, 26 November 2011 at approximately 18:30.
“It is alleged that the accused, Hendrik Cutshwa(36) beckoned a 5 year-old child from the street and asked her to buy him cigarettes at a nearby shop.
“Upon her return from the shop, the accused allegedly took the victim to a nearby veld in New Stance, Jan Kempdorp. The man choked the victim and raped her in the veld” lieutenant Sergio Kock said.
The victim allegedly ran home after the ordeal and informed her grandfather about the incident.
Kock said the victim pointed out the suspect to the police and he was arrested on the same day.
The accused appeared in the Northern Cape High Court from Monday, 18 November to Thursday, 21 November 2013 and the case was remanded for 17 February 2013.
“The accused will remain in custody” he concludes.
The investigation continues.-TDN
Follow us on Twitter@Taung_DailyNews or @IceT_
The Guardian 