Police officers in Bungoma County, Kenya are searching for a man who burnt his daughter’s thighs and private parts with a hot iron.

The man is said to have committed the cruel act on Saturday and then disappeared leaving her writhing in pain.

One of the suspect’s neighbours, Diana Shalyisa, told K24 Digital that they heard the loud wails of the 16-year-old girl and rushed to her aid.

According to the police report, the suspect received information from some of his neighbours that his daughter was engaging in affairs with men in the area.

The incident was reported to a local Police Station by the Form Two student’s stepmother.

She was treated at a local Hospital.