Eatery conf irms loo ‘attack’

The Pretoria eatery where a girl was allegedly raped in a toilet has confirmed the incident and made contact with the family‚ the restaurant said on Wednesday.

“Dros head office hereby confirms that an incident [involving a minor child] took place at one of its franchise outlets‚ namely Dros Water Meyer‚ situated in Silverton‚ Pretoria‚” the eatery said.

The incident was brought to light after a customer wrote on Facebook that the girl was raped after a man had been watching her in the children’s play area.

He reportedly then followed her into the toilets.

“We have been in contact with the parents of the child to convey our sympathy and offered our assistance in any form that would reasonably be required in a matter of this nature‚” the chain said.

The restaurant group declined to give details of the incident and asked that queries be directed to the police.

“As this matter is under investigation by the SA Police Service, and due to the sensitive nature‚ we are not in a position to comment or disclose any further information.”

Provincial police spokesperson Lungelo Dlamini said a man was arrested on the scene.

NPA spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwana said the man had appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. –