By Obakeng Maje
Taung-A 47 year- old accused, Phetlha Bernard Montsheng appeared in the Taung Magistrate’s Court on charges of raping an 86 year-old victim at Maphoitsile village in Taung on Saturday at about 01:30 in the morning, says captain Pelonomi Makau.

The accused is still in custody and will appear again on 3 April 2014 for bail application.

“It alleged that the victim’s daughter heard her mother screaming in her bedroom and she went to investigate.  As she entered the bedroom the suspect pushed her, broke the window and fled the scene” Makau said. 

The daughter screamed for help and the community members apprehended the suspect and allegedly assaulted him. 

The suspect sustained injuries and was admitted at the Taung hospital under police guard where he was released on 25 March 2014.-TDN
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