By Obakeng Maje
Port Nolloth-The South African Police Service welcomes the sentencing imposed on those who commit crimes against women. This is a clear indication that members of the SAPS work hard to tackle crimes against women and children, as this remains one of our priorities.

“It is through team work and the thorough collection of crucial evidence that we can achieve convictions and heavy sentences for offenders” liutenant Sergio Kock said.

A 24 year-old man was handed down 20 years imprisonment for the rape of a 17 year old girl.

The victim was with friends at the Port Nolloth Beach when the accused, Lizo Artrit(24) took her to his house Sizamele Township.

“He requested to have sex with her and when she refused he strangled her until she lost consciousness and raped her twice. The accused was arrested and found guilty on two counts of rape. Magistrate Chas Huisamen of the Port Nolloth Regional Court sentenced him to twenty years imprisonment for the crime” Kock said.

The Port Nolloth Cluster Commander, Colonel Johan Brooks lauds Det WO Andre Swanepoel , Det Sgt Ulrich Aitken and Det Sgt Shaun Brandt and of the Port Nolloth Family Violence Child Protection and Sexual Offences unit members for a brilliant job done. “The team’s water tight case ensured that no impunity is granted to the criminal of this heinous crime.”

The SAPS hopes that the sentencing will serve as a deterrent to others who consider committing similar crimes against women and children. The SAPS sees crimes against women and children as priority and will continue with our endeavours to ensure that the society is and feels safe and secure.-TDN
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