Cop accused of raping teen granted bail
20 July 2013 9:24
A police officer accused of raping a
14-year-old girl was granted bail by the Paarl Magistrate’s Court in the
Western Cape.
SABC news reported yesterday the 41-year-old
officer was released on R1 500 bail, on condition that he does not contact the
alleged victim, her family or members of his church.
The court found there was not enough evidence
to deny him bail after the State indicated he might interfere in the
investigation, SABC reported.
The officer has been suspended from the
police and from pastoral duties at his church.
The officer allegedly raped the girl several
times in April. He faces four counts of rape. The crimes were reported to the
Independent Police Investigative Directorate on July 9 and the officer was
arrested the following day.
The officer has pleaded not guilty to the
charges.
The case was postponed to August 6.
- Sapa
