20-month-old dies after rape ordeal, father arrested

The man is currently being detained on a rape and murder charge and is due to appear in court on Monday.

A 20-month baby has died after she was raped allegedly by her 27-year-old father. Picture – iStock.

A 20-month-old toddler has died after allegedly being raped by her 27-year-old father.

The man was arrested by the community of Ntsimbini A/A, Tankini Locality in Port St Johns on Thursday.

He is currently being detained on a rape and murder charge and is due to appear in court on Monday.

Port St Johns’ residents enacted a citizens arrest on the man after the baby was rushed to hospital. She did not survive the ordeal.

It is believed the rape took place on Thursday.

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