Athlone policeman under investigation
for allegedly raping female detainee
It’s alleged on New Year’s, the
warrant officer promised to release the suspect on warning if she had sex with
him.
CAPE TOWN – An Athlone policeman is
under investigation after he allegedly raped a detainee.
A woman, who was apparently arrested
for drug possession and shop lifting, lodged a complaint against the officer
yesterday.
It’s alleged on New Year’s, the
warrant officer promised to release the suspect on warning if she had sex with
him.
The Independent Police Investigative
Directorate (Ipid) is investigating the matter.
Ipid spokesperson Moses Dlamini
says, “The person who was arrested at the Athlone police station was allegedly
raped by police officer who took her to the shops in the middle of the night
and bought alcohol and drank with her in the cells.”
Dlamini says the matter was brought to
the attention of other officers.
“After the lady reported the next
morning that she was promised early release by this police officer, which
didn’t happen obviously and then the matter was then reported to Ipid.”
(Edited by Leeto M Khoza)
2017/01/07
