Erick Wanjiku is accused of forcing himself on the woman and raping her. When the attack was over, the victim told police she ran back toward the bar for help.
Police say a 26-year-old Johnson County woman meet a man at Saints Pub and Patio, located on West 97th Street and Quivira Road, last week.LENEXA, KS (KCTV) -
A woman was reportedly beaten and raped in the parking lot of a popular spot in Johnson County, but the attacker didn't count on a group of good Samaritans who wouldn't stand for his actions.
Police say a 26-year-old Johnson County woman met a man at Saints Pub and Patio, located on West 97th Street and Quivira Road, last week.
The two talked and played pool together and after some time they left, continuing to talk at the victim's car.
That is when Erick Wanjiku is accused of forcing himself on the woman and raping her. When the attack was over, the victim told police she ran back toward the bar for help.
"I can't recall we have ever had anything quite like that happen," said officer Dan Friesen with the Lenexa Police Department. "She was yelling and people were aware something had happened. They all jumped in to try to help her."
A bouncer at the bar said he chased Wanjiku into the Oak Park Mall parking lot.
He and a few others held Wanjiku down until police arrived. The bouncer said Wanjiku was fighting to get away and even bit the bouncer on the arm.
Wanjiku was arrested, charged with rape and battery and is in jail on a $100,000 bond.
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