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Teen jailed for the rape of a 12-year-old
A 16-year-old was jailed for 10 years for the rape of a 12-year-old girl when he appeared in the Madadeni Regional Court on May 8.
He was give an additional five years for sexual assault and the court declared him unfit to possess a firearm.
According to initial police reports, the incident occurred on August 6, 2023.
'The victim told her mother that the accused, who was known to her, had attacked and raped at by a nearby riverbank,' confirmed police.
The victim's mother immediately reported the matter to the police. Sergeant T.P. Mdluli worked tirelessly to secure the the conviction and sentence.
Lieutenant Colonel S.L. Chapi, Commander of the Newcastle Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit, congratulated Sergeant Mdluli for her dedication and thorough investigation that ensured the accused's conviction.
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