'Soccer coach' arrested for multiple rapes in Verulam

'Soccer coach' arrested for multiple rapes in Verulam

A man accused of raping four children has been arrested by police in Verulam. 

Close up photo of person in handcuffs
Close up photo of person in handcuffs/Pexels

It's reported the 57-year-old suspect abused the boys in the Waterloo area.

 

It's alleged he was their soccer coach.   


READ: Durban man in court for alleged sexual assault

 

"The rape cases were reported yesterday at Verulam SAPS for investigation," says KZN Police spokesperson, Robert Netshiunda.

 

"Reports indicate that the suspect was assaulted by the community before the police were called. The suspect was conveyed to hospital for medical attention, where he remains under police guard."


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