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Woman raped, helped captive for 24 hours

Thursday, 10 March 2016, 15:00
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Woman raped, helped captive for 24 hours
NATIONAL NEWS - A 28-year-old woman has managed to escape after she was raped and held captive for more than 24 hours in Newlands Forest.

She was attacked while jogging on Tuesday evening.

The police’s Andre Traut said, "A 28-year-old female was attacked by a suspect on Tuesday evening in Newlands Forest, held captive and raped in an isolated area. She managed to escape last night and reported the incident to the police."

It’s understood the woman was able to break free and run away when her rapist forced her to walk to a garage.

She’s now recovering in hospital.
 

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