By Everson Luhanga
Police have arrested Pethe Sara Simiao, who is accused of raping and killing six-year-old Amantle Semane in Orlando, Soweto.
He was caught in Zola 1 and is being held at Orlando police station before moving to Moroka police station for his court appearance.
On Tuesday, Gauteng police asked the public to help find the man who allegedly raped and killed the young girl on Monday October 21.
Police spokesman Lieutenant-Colonel Mavela Masondo earlier said: “It is reported that the girl was playing with other children when the suspect called her to his rented shack at one of the houses in Orlando.
“The suspect allegedly raped and killed the girl in the shack. The matter was reported to the police who immediately responded and started searching for the suspect who is on the run.”
On Wednesday, police and angry Orlando East residents had been searching the streets for the Mozambican suspect. They caught and beat one of his friends, trying to make him reveal where Simiao was hiding.
After getting a tip-off on Wednesday night, police found and arrested him. Senior detectives are still investigating as Simiao prepares to face court.
Pictured above: Murder and rape accused Pethe Sara Simiao in the hands of police who arrested him in Zola 1, Soweto.
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