A vigilante attack in Turton, near Mtwalume on Monday this week has left a man dead.
Police spokesman, Captain Nqobile Gwala said a case was opened at Hibberdene police station after a seven-year-old child was allegedly raped by a someone known to her and who was watching TV at her home on Monday night.
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“When the family went to sleep, he allegedly raped the child. An older relative then screamed for help.
“The community severely assaulted the 35-year-old man when he tried to flee. The police were contacted but he died before medical assistance arrived,” said Capt Gwala.
A case of murder has been opened for investigation.
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