German tourist arrested for sodomy

A GERMAN tourist was arrested in Swakopmund this week for the alleged rape of a 21-year-old Namibian man.

The 67-year-old suspect, Gunter Berndt, is alleged to have committed the crime at the victim’s house on Monday at around 15h00. According to Police spokesperson Warrant Officer James Matengu, the suspect had allegedly picked up the victim at the beach, from where they went to the victim’s house.Berndt was arrested on Monday, the Police confirmed, and made his first appearance in the Swakopmund Magistrate’s Court yesterday.His case has been postponed until January 23, and Berndt was not granted bail.The German Embassy, which is traditionally informed when German nationals are reported dead or accused of a crime, said yesterday that it had not been notified of the alleged crime committed by the tourist.According to Police spokesperson Warrant Officer James Matengu, the suspect had allegedly picked up the victim at the beach, from where they went to the victim’s house.Berndt was arrested on Monday, the Police confirmed, and made his first appearance in the Swakopmund Magistrate’s Court yesterday.His case has been postponed until January 23, and Berndt was not granted bail.The German Embassy, which is traditionally informed when German nationals are reported dead or accused of a crime, said yesterday that it had not been notified of the alleged crime committed by the tourist.