Child rapist jailed for 15 years, Family Violence Unit praised for victory
KZN Police Commissioner, Khombinkosi Jula has praised members of the Empangeni Family Violence Unit who helped put away a child rapist.
The boy, who was 17 at the time, raped a six-year-old girl, who'd gone to play at her neighbour's house.
He was last week handed a 15-year jail sentence.
SAPS spokesperson, Thembeka Mbele says their investigations began three years ago.
"The victim’s aunt went to look for her and found the accused in bed with the little girl. The victim informed her aunt that the accused raped her."
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A case of rape was opened at Empangeni police station and the docket was transferred to Empangeni Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit for further investigation.
The accused was arrested and made several court appearances until he was found guilty by Empangeni Regional Court on 20 January 2021.
