By Obakeng Maje
Butterworth-A 52 year-old woman has been raped and the suspect is expected to appear in Butterworth Magistrate Court on tuesday.

Captain Jackson Manatha said the atrocity took place at R7 location in Mgomanzi village, near Butterworth.

“The suspect allegedly knocked at a woman’s house and he pounced on her armed with a knife” Manatha said.

The gruesome took place at around 04:00 on Sunday morning. The woman was raped in her homestead and the suspect fled afterwards.

“A case of rape was launched and a 27 year-old man was arrested on the same day. He will appear at Butterworth Magistrate Court on Tuesday” Manatha said.-TDN
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