Man (53) faces rape charge after s.e.xually assaulting a 9-month-old baby
A 28-year-old woman has been arrested and detained on a case of child neglect after a 9-month-old victim was transported to a nearby hospital where medical personnel confirmed that she had been s.e.xually abused.
Police spokesperson Joseph Swartbooi said Saron police attended to a complaint at a local clinic on Tuesday, where the baby had been admitted.
Swartbooi said that the 53-year-old man was arrested on a charge of rape and once charged, both suspects are expected to appear at the Ceres Magistrate’s Court.
Rural and Farmworkers Development Organisation executive director Billy Claasen said that harsher sentences on these crimes should be imposed.
“If needs be, the Department of Social Development should consider removing the child from the mother’s care. We will petition against both the suspects and they should remain in custody until the case is finalized,” said Claasen.
Anyone with information can contact Crime Stop anonymously at 08600 10111 or via the MySAPSApp.
-Cape Argus
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