Namibia: Police in Namibia are investigating the death of a teenager who was allegedly sexually assaulted with blunt objects and stones.

Hardap police commissioner Erik Clay confirmed the incident which happened on Monday at a farm near Dochheib Noord.

The 17-year-old victim and suspect (24 years) had attended a birthday party at a neighbouring farm.

The suspect faces a count of murder and another of rape.

He is expected to appear in the Mariental magistrate’s court on Thursday.

Investigations into the matter continue.