Rape case is referred

THE trial of Peter Louw, a well-known resident of Swakopmund who is accused of rape, was referred to the Swakopmund Regional Court on Monday.

Louw was arrested in March 2005. According to the Police report, the complainant accompanied Louw to his home voluntarily and consented to sex.Afterwards, however, Louw allegedly forced his fist into the woman’s vagina.She sustained serious injuries.The complainant and Louw were said to have been in a relationship.Louw was granted bail of N$800 on the condition that he doesn’t attempt to make contact with the complainant.His case will be heard on March 10.According to the Police report, the complainant accompanied Louw to his home voluntarily and consented to sex.Afterwards, however, Louw allegedly forced his fist into the woman’s vagina.She sustained serious injuries.The complainant and Louw were said to have been in a relationship.Louw was granted bail of N$800 on the condition that he doesn’t attempt to make contact with the complainant.His case will be heard on March 10.