Elderly woman raped ON CHRISTMAS in her Free State home
A rapist was arrested as he was taking a nap after allegedly raping an elderly woman on Christmas in her Free State home.
THE POOR WOMAN WAS STRANGLED AND ASSAULTED
Police spokesperson Captain Stephen Thakeng said the 62-year-woman was attacked in her home on Christmas.
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“On the 25 December 2021, at about 22:15, the 62-year-old woman was asleep in her bedroom when she was awoken by a knock on her door.
“The next moment, she was awoken by a male voice that instructed her to undress. She was assaulted, strangled, and raped. After the rape ordeal, the man fell asleep,” he said.
THE WOMAN ESCAPED AND SOUGHT HELP FROM NEIGHBOURS
Thakeng said the woman managed to escape through the open window to seek help from her neighbours.
“Odendaalsrus SAPS members were informed about the incident and responded instantly and found the suspect still asleep. A 35-year-old man was awoken by the police, who arrested him for housebreaking with the intention to rape and rape,” he added.
The man will appear on 28 December 2021 in Odendaalsrus Magistrate Court.
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