Police on patrol in Marakwet West.[ Photo/the-star.co.ke]

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Marakwet West police are holding a man suspected to have defiled a class two pupil in the area.

The suspect, Sande has been accused of sexually assaulting the minor before going into hiding.

According to villagers, the suspect lured the girl by giving her Sh10 and promising to buy her biscuits, sweets and chewing gum.

He was arrested with the help of area assistant chief.

They had been trailing him following the crime about a week ago, said Kapsowar assistant deputy commissioner Peter Kariuki.

"The suspect is a casual labourer in Kapsowar. He is being interrogated and will be charged when investigations are concluded."