A Johannesburg metro police officer has been arrested for rape, according to the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID).
The black man, who is from Soweto, was supposed to have appeared before the Protea Magistrate’s Court in the black township yesterday, said IPID spokesman Moses Dlamini.
The officer was alleged to have raped the woman on Wednesday and was arrested in the early hours of Thursday morning.
“It is alleged that on January 22 the complainant was at a friend’s place of residence. One of her friend’s friends arrived with the suspect [and] the suspect suggested that they go to his place of residence of which they did,” said Dlamini.
“It is alleged that after some time, the complainant’s friend left the complainant with the suspect. The suspect allegedly used drugs in front of the complainant. After which he raped her using a condom.”
The woman alleged that the metro officer then assaulted her and prevented her from leaving.
“He allegedly raped her several times.”
The woman fled the officer’s house when he fell asleep and alerted metro police who were in the vicinity.
“She took them to the scene and pointed out the suspect,” Dlamini continued.
The man was arrested by his colleagues.
The IPID is continuing its investigation.