GEORGE NEWS - A local police constable (27), who allegedly raped his girlfriend's minor daughter, will appear in the George Magistrate's Court for his bail application today, Thursday 8 February. 

He was arrested on Sunday 28 January.

National spokesperson for the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid), Moses Dlamini, says the suspect, whose name can not be mentioned to protect the identity of the victim, was arrested on six charges of rape after the victim told her mother about the alleged incidents. 

She then escorted her daughter to the police station where a case of rape was opened. 

A case of domestic violence against the suspect is also pending after his former girlfriend laid charges against him last year.

This investigation is ongoing.

Details about his appearance today as soon as it becomes available.

Read the latest update here: Constable in custody on rape charges

ARTICLE: KRISTY KOLBERG, GEORGE HERALD JOURNALIST

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