Bellville cop in court for rape
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Bellville, Cape Town, police officer accused of raping two 14-year-old boysis
expected to appear in the Blue Downs Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.
The officer allegedly abused the boys for four years. He was arrested
after the Independent Police Investigative Directorate became aware of the
matter.
After his arrest the man was taken to the Kraaifontein police station,
where attempted to commit suicide by slitting his wrists. He was rushed to a
local clinic for treatment after which he was transferred back to Kraaifontein.
The man allegedly raped the boys in the toilets of the police station
where he worked.
There were also allegations that the officer made the two minors watch
pornographic videos at his house. He apparently gave the victims between R50
and R200 afterwards.
During his last court appearance, the matter was postponed for a formal
bail application, for the officer to appoint a lawyer, and for the Ipid to
conduct further investigations. SAPA
