GEORGE NEWS - The George Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS) is seeking the assistance of the public to trace four rape suspects who allegedly violated a 31-year-old woman on 18 October 2022 in Hope Street.

It is believed that the victim was walking near the bridge at about 20:30 when she was approached by four men. The foursome grabbed her and took her under the bridge and raped her.

The investigation officer Sergeant Ntobeko Nogcinisa urges the public to come forward with any information which could lead to the arrest of the perpetrators. 

Anyone with information may contact the FCS unit at 082 335 1200 or 044 803 4642.

In unrelated matters, FCS detectives are also looking for two women, Sorica Jansen and Nomusa Butherley, who would be able to assist police with cases reported in the recent past. 

Both witnesses resided in Thembalethu at the time, but are believed to have moved elsewhere in the meantime. Anyone with information about their whereabouts is requested to contact Warrant Officer Martin Borg at 044 8034621 or 076 864 3633.

Alternately, information could be shared via Crime Stop at 08600 10111 or the MySAPS app.

All information will be treated confidentially.

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