A case of attempted rape is under investigation after a man in prison claimed four of his cell mates tried to rape him.

A case of attempted rape is under investigation after a man in prison claimed four of his cell mates tried to rape him.

"He shouted for help and one prison warder came and stopped what they were doing," said SAPS spokesperson Lieutenant Luvuyo Mjekula in a statement.

He reported the matter to a senior officer, but the men denied the allegations.

No arrests had been made at the time of going to print.

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