A suspected killer of an 11-year-old, gets killed by an angry Mob.

Entle Mcasi

(Police line tape used at a crime scene. Photo: Bliznetsov/Getty Images)

11-year-old Nthabiseng Motsoasile was found lying in a pool of her blood after being butchered by an axe and covered with a blanket.

The father of Nthabiseng was at the scene along with some community members, he confirmed in an interview that the body belonged to his daughter. Community members in Stilte Park, Meloding were so angry at what had occurred that they took it upon themselves to seek the suspect out and take the law into their own hands. He was presumed dead on the scene in an attack that was an apparent mob justice attack.

According to Captain Stephen, the police spokesperson, the suspect was traced back to his hideout by the community members. He also mentioned that the police are investigating the murder of Nthabiseng and the suspect as a double murder. The police are asking anyone with information on the attack on the suspect to contact the police.

The public is asked to assist and are urging the public to not the law into their own hands.