Neighbour Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Three Young Girls In Amaoti, KZN
A 37-year-old man was allegedly assaulted by members of the public after three girls, aged four, four and seven, reportedly told their mothers they had been sexually abused.
A 37-year-old man has been accused of sexually assaulting three young girls, aged four, four and seven, in Amaoti, KwaZulu-Natal.
The man was reportedly assaulted by members of the public after the allegations came to light. Police intervened and dispersed the crowd before arranging for the injured suspect to receive medical treatment.
According to Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA), the incident was reported at approximately 15:22 on Wednesday after a member of the public called for assistance.
Mothers allegedly found children at neighbour’s home
The mothers told responders that they had hosted a party on Sunday evening, which the 37-year-old neighbour, who lives a few metres away, also attended.
They were later informed that the man had taken the three children to his residence.
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Concerned by the information, the mothers reportedly went to his home, where they allegedly found him smoking without a shirt. The children were reportedly undressed and sitting on a bed.
When questioned about what had happened, the man allegedly fled the property and could not be found that evening.
Children reportedly disclose alleged abuse
The three girls were subsequently interviewed and reportedly confirmed that they had been sexually assaulted.
The seven-year-old allegedly told those assisting them that this was not the first time she had experienced such abuse.
SAPS was contacted, and the children were taken to a local clinic for medical examinations. Medical personnel reportedly identified an infection in one of the four-year-old girls, while further tests were still being conducted.
Suspect assaulted by members of the public
Members of the public later located the suspect and allegedly assaulted him before contacting RUSA.
Police officers intervened, dispersed the crowd and took the injured man to a medical facility for treatment.
A criminal case has been registered at SAPS Inanda under CAS number 84/11/2026.
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