Online Reporter
Mthokozisi Ncube
A 23-YEAR-OLD Mbundane man has been arrested after he allegedly raped a 15-year-old girl who had become heavily intoxicated at his home.
The incident allegedly happened on September 23 at around 7pm.
According to Bulawayo police spokesperson Inspector , the girl had gone to the suspect’s home at around 4pm to use his phone’s hotspot after running out of data.
The two later sat in the yard before the suspect allegedly produced wine and beer, which he drank with the girl.
Police allege that by around 7pm, the girl had become heavily intoxicated.
The suspect allegedly carried her into his bedroom, where he allegedly raped her.
Police allege that the suspect later carried the girl back to her home, sneaked into the house and left her in her bedroom.
Her grandmother later found her drunk and lying on the bed.
The following morning, the girl reportedly told her grandmother what had happened, resulting in a police report and the suspect’s arrest.
The suspect is expected to appear in court.
