SPRINGS - A 50-year-old police officer from Springs is expected to appear in the Palm Ridge Magistrates’ Court on Friday following his arrest over an alleged rape at the Katlehong Police Station.
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) has confirmed that the officer was arrested on Thursday afternoon.
According to IPID's Phaladi Shuping, it has been alleged the rape took rape took place in the bathrooms of the Katlehong Police Station on 25 September at around 7pm.
IPID said no media statement has been issued regarding the arrest.
“The officer was arrested yesterday afternoon and he will appear in the Palm Ridge Magistrates’ Court today,” Shuping said.
The circumstances surrounding the alleged rape have not yet been disclosed.
This is a developing story.