A third South African police officer has been arrested for his apparent involvement in a group that are said to have raped young girls, The Star reports. The arrest this week follows investigations of at least 15 members of Pretoria’s Flying Squad. By Monday, four girls had already made statements to the investigating officers, and more arrests are expected by the end of the week. Police representative Director Henriette Bester told the newspaper that the crimes – allegedly committed against teenagers staying in Pretoria safe-houses to escape abusive parents – began last year. Investigating officer Inspector Kobus Vlok said police were alerted to the alleged crimes when the foster father of one of the girls reported his 14-year-old charge missing. He claimed the rapes took place in fields although some were committed at a Pretoria police station.
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