Crime

Man arrested for allegedly raping a 57-year-old woman

Ritika Pratap Deputy News Manager [email protected]

January 21, 2019 10:56 am

A 37-year-old man from Tacirua, Nasinu is in Police custody for allegedly raping a 57-year-old woman.

It is alleged the accused stole the victim’s mobile and raped her at a nearby secluded area.

The alleged incident occurred last Thursday.

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