Kestell police, during a routine hourly visit, came across the suspect's body. 

OFM News earlier reported that he allegedly robbed and raped an elderly woman in her house after gaining entry through her window on New Year's Eve. 

The complainant reported the matter to the police yesterday at about 06:15 and the suspect was arrested shortly thereafter. 

A stolen television was recovered from the suspect's residence. A case of Inquest was opened and the matter was also reported to the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), to investigate the circumstances which led to his death. 

No foul play is suspected at this point in time.

Statement supplied.