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12-yr-old rape victim was drugged, woman arrested

Jan 08, 2012 News

 

While the 12-year-old who was raped by her 17-year-old cousin, is home gradually recovering from  her ordeal, reports are that the child’s aunt is now in police custody for reportedly placing drugs in the child’s drink  the night she was raped.
The woman was arrested by ranks on Thursday after further reports revealed that the child was drugged moments before she was raped.
On December 24 last, the child who was accompanied by a number of family members, left their Lima Sands residence for Anna Regina.
Reports indicate that the child had consumed alcohol in the presence of her 17-year-old cousin and other family members at a night spot in the said Anna Regina.
Moments later the teen was reportedly raped by her cousin, who has since been released on substantial station bail.
The child was subsequently hospitalised at the Suddie Public Hospital after it was reported that she had difficulties walking.
The child’s grandmother has since been admitted to the hospital, after she fell ill due to the rape story.
The woman has been advised to seek help at the welfare department at Anna Regina.

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