6-year-old Girl Allegedly Defiled And Murdered in South Africa (Photo)

South Africans Police in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, are looking into two murders after the body of a six-year-old girl was found at the house of her alleged killer, who died after being beaten by members of the community.

The occurrence happened on Thursday. The child has been missing since Wednesday.

On Thursday evening, police were summoned to a house in NU 13 Inyibiba when the community went in search of the little child after receiving information.

When police arrived, they were met with protest from the community, and cops only entered the property when backup arrived.

“A severely injured male was found naked outside, however he later succumbed to his injuries. On searching the house, the body of the six-year-old was found under the bed, wrapped in a plastic,” Eastern Cape police spokesperson Col Priscilla Naidu said.

She said it was suspected the child may have been raped, but this will be confirmed in the post-mortem findings.

Provincial police commissioner Lt-Gen Nomthetheleli Mene said vigilance and education were essential in protecting children from sexual predators.

“While emotions are running high, it is crucial to emphasise that vigilantism is not the solution. The rule of law must prevail and we condemn any form of violence.”