Rasbert Turner, Star Writer

A mother who witnessed her 17-year-old daughter being raped by four men took ill and died suddenly in the Spanish Town Hospital on Thursday.

The Star was informed that on Thursday night the child was at home with family members when four armed men are said to have entered the house. They reportedly took turns raping the child in the presence of her mother and other family members. The mother became ill shortly thereafter and was taken to hospital for a stress-related illness.

It was reported that she later died at the institution.

The Centre for Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse have started a probe into the incident.

In recent times, there has been an outcry against persons who are involved in sex crimes.