We raped out of ignorance — teenagers

GWERU — Three teenage rape suspects from Mkoba suburb in Gweru admitted having sex with the complainant, but told the court they were unaware she was a minor.

The three — whose identity cannot be disclosed on legal grounds — told Gweru magistrate Meo Robwe the complainant, aged 14 — had consented to having sex with them on several occasions.

The State alleged the minor was sexually abused by the accused on several occasions between February and March this year.

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