A man who was arrested for drunken driving in Port Elizabeth could now also face a charge of rape.
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality said that members of the Metro Police, responding to a complaint, detained the man in a blood-stained car early Thursday morning.
The Metro's Safety and Security chief, Advocate Keith Meyer, said in a statement that officers reacted to a complaint of a stationary vehicle in the roadway between Perrot Road and Walmer Boulevard opposite the Engen garage.
“Upon arrival, they found the engine of the vehicle running and the man in the driver’s seat appeared to be under the influence of alcohol,” he said.
“A breathalyser test confirmed his intoxication. The Metro Police officers spotted blood stains on the vehicle and discovered bloodied clothes and items.”
“The scene was secured and the South African Police Service (SAPS) forensic team was called out and started a full investigation,” said Meyer.
“The driver of the vehicle was arrested by the Metro police for being under the influence of alcohol and was taken to Humewood SAPS where he was detained.
“This afternoon a woman came forward claiming that she was raped and assaulted by the suspect. A case of rape and assault was added to the the original charge,” said Advocate Keith Meyer.
