Story Summary:
- Polokwane police have launched a manhunt for an uncle accused of assaulting his nine-year-old niece.
- The incident occurred in Skulpad village, Tinmyne policing area, Waterberg District.
- The girl’s mother reported the assault after noticing unusual stains on her child’s clothes.
- The suspect is still at large and considered dangerous.
Polokwane police have initiated an intensive manhunt for a suspect following the alleged sexual assault of a nine-year-old girl by her uncle in Skulpad village, on Friday, 2 August 2024.
Polokwane police launch manhunt for uncle in minor assault case
According to reports, the girl’s mother became suspicious after noticing unusual stains on her child’s clothes while washing them.
When she questioned her daughter, the girl revealed that her uncle had assaulted her.
The mother promptly reported the incident to the police, who have since been investigating.
The suspect remains at large and is considered dangerous.
Polokwane police have requested the public’s assistance in locating the known suspect.
Police investigations are ongoing, and they are working diligently to apprehend the individual responsible for this heinous crime.
This incident comes on the heels of a similar case in the Northern Cape, where a 40-year-old father from Paballelo, Upington, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for assaulting his 15-year-old daughter.
The assault occurred on 1 January 2024, when the father inappropriately touched and threatened his daughter with a knife, subsequently assaulting her.
The victim reported the incident, leading to the father’s arrest and recent conviction in the Upington Regional Court.
