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Man, 85, 'caught pants down raping' four-year-old niece
01 Apr 2016 at 10:24hrs | Views
AN 85-year-old Gokomere man was allegedly caught pants down raping his four-year-old niece.
The man who cannot be identified for ethical reasons but of Matova Village under Chief Zimuto area allegedly ordered the minor to accompany him to a garden under the pretext that he was going to pick guavas for her.
At the garden, the man allegedly abandoned the fruit picking mission, laid the tot on the ground and raped her once.
Acting Masvingo police spokesperson Assistant Inspector Kudakwashe Dehwa said the incident occurred on Sunday at around 2PM.
He said the man has since been arrested and was expected to appear in court soon.
"I can confirm receiving a report of rape where an elderly man from Chief Zimuto area allegedly raped his four-year-old niece. We've since arrested the suspect and he will soon appear in court facing a charge of rape," said Asst Insp Dehwa.
He said on the day, the man was left in the custody of his victim when the mother had left for a church service.
He said when the mother returned, she looked for the girl and the man but could not locate them.
"She went to the garden and found the man putting on his of trousers while the girl was still lying down undressed. A report was made leading to the man's arrest," he said.
The girl was taken to Masvingo General Hospital for medical examination which revealed that there was penetration and the girl's privates had bruises inside.
The man who cannot be identified for ethical reasons but of Matova Village under Chief Zimuto area allegedly ordered the minor to accompany him to a garden under the pretext that he was going to pick guavas for her.
At the garden, the man allegedly abandoned the fruit picking mission, laid the tot on the ground and raped her once.
Acting Masvingo police spokesperson Assistant Inspector Kudakwashe Dehwa said the incident occurred on Sunday at around 2PM.
He said the man has since been arrested and was expected to appear in court soon.
He said on the day, the man was left in the custody of his victim when the mother had left for a church service.
He said when the mother returned, she looked for the girl and the man but could not locate them.
"She went to the garden and found the man putting on his of trousers while the girl was still lying down undressed. A report was made leading to the man's arrest," he said.
The girl was taken to Masvingo General Hospital for medical examination which revealed that there was penetration and the girl's privates had bruises inside.
Source - chronicle
