A 31-year-old man is expected in the Brits magistrate’s court in North West on Monday following the alleged rape of his one-month-old baby.
The suspect was caught in Krokedile Drift West on Thursday last week for the gruesome criminal offence.
According to reports, the infant’s 27-year-old mother was preparing food outside the couple’s shack while the suspect was sleeping inside with the baby next to him.
Father and child both undressed
Police spokesperson Captain Aafje Botma explained: “The mother suddenly heard the baby crying. When she entered the shack, she noticed that something was wrong, as the father of her child and the baby were both undressed.
“The amazed mother screamed for help and one of the neighbours responded and eventually called the police.”
The baby was taken to the hospital for medical examination.
Lieutenant-General Sello Kwena, police commissioner in North West, expressed shock and condemned the alleged rape in the strongest possible terms.
Kwena also applauded the police and members of the community for their swift reaction that led to the arrest of the suspect.
