MOSSEL BAY NEWS - The Da Gamaskop Police arrested a 38-year-old man on Saturday 18 April following allegations of bestiality involving a dog.

A Southern Cape Police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Pojie, said the Garden Route SPCA’s Mossel Bay branch had alerted them about a house in Albert Luthuli Park, after it had received a complaint from a member of the community.

The man was arrested and a case was opened at the Da Gamaskop Police Station. 

The matter has since been handed over to the Mossel Bay Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit.

The suspect was set to appear in the Mossel Bay Magistrate’s Court on Monday 20 April, however, he was released from custody pending further investigation and forensic results.

Pojie said once these results have been received, the docket will be resubmitted to the senior public prosecutor for further instructions.

The Garden Route SPCA told Mossel Bay Advertiser the report was received from a concerned member of the public. The SPCA said it immediately contacted the police and law enforcement to assist. 

“Inspectors attended the property and secured a medium-sized female crossbreed dog, now named Precious,” said Cheri Cooke, area manager for the Garden Route SPCA.

“Despite the nature of the case, our team acted swiftly and professionally to remove the animal from harm and ensure that all necessary evidence was properly documented and secured.”

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