3 Johannesburg Teens Nabbed in Connection with Assault of 15-Year-Old Girl

• Three teenage boys have been arrested after a 15-year-old girl was allegedly assaulted in Johannesburg
• It's alleged the teenage girl was at a party in Midrand when she was sexually assaulted by the boys
• The Gauteng Education Department said it will provide psycho-social support to all the learners affected by the incident

Three Midrand teenagers are in custody in relation to the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl, EWN reported. One suspect was apprehended on Wednesday, while two others voluntarily surrendered to the police. The state withdrew charges against one of the accused.

According to police, the horror assault reportedly occurred while the victim attended a Midrand party.

Police spokesperson Lt-Col Mavela Masondo said that the family violence, child protection, and sexual offences unit assisted the victim.

"The police visited known addresses in an attempt to trace the perpetrators but without success."

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Many South Africans took to social media, saying that justice should be served following the assault of the young woman.

Basil Subel says:

"Death penalty."

Glynnis Rolfe states:

"No morals in our society today. So sad."

Wel Dutch points out:

"Death penalty should come back to SA."

Jasmine Graaf expresses:

"Keep them in jail. They are disgusting

Counselling for suspected teen rapists

While the victim is undergoing counselling, the Gauteng Education Department stated that due to the involvement of minors, the accused individuals will also be provided with psychological support.

In the meantime, the victim's sister said the family fervently seeks justice for the teenager.

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Source: Briefly News