A man alleged to have sexually assaulted an 11-year-old boy was stripped, beaten and tied to a utility pole in Carenage.

Villagers are believed to have taken matters into their own hands, after the boy’s grandmother reported he was sexually assaulted.

Officers of the Western Division went to upper Abbe Poujade Street, which is also known as “Scorpion” where they found a man naked and tied to a pole with rope and wire.

The man was cut free by the police and taken to the St. James Medical Facility.

His injuries are said to be so severe he was transferred to the Port of Spain General Hospital for further treatment.

An Express report today says officers of the division are warning people not to take matters into their own hands.

Police say they are continuing their investigations into the incident.