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.
This is a developing story
Compiled by Narissa Subramoney
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