Man stoned to death after allegedly raping a six-year-old girl

A man has been stoned to death after allegedly raping a six-year-old girl.

The unnamed 40-year-old man is said to have been caught raping the child in Durban, South Africa. His body was found close to a petrol station earlier this week. Police believe he was attacked by members of the community. Lieutenant Colonel Zwane Thulani from the South African Police Service said in a statement:

"A case of murder is being investigated by Sydenham SAPS. "It is alleged on October 23 at 1.30pm, an unknown man believed to be in his 40s was assaulted to death by community members after he was caught raping a six-year-old girl. "A case of rape was also opened for investigation."

The case is ongoing.