A community security guard has been taken in police custody after raping a woman and beating her up while her husband hid in the next room, Southern Metropolis Daily reported.

The women cried in the arms of her husband.[Photo/nddaily.com]

Asked why he did nothing to stop the crime, the man confessed he "feared there would be worse consequences" if he tried to intervene or call the police.

According to the repord, the assailants' family members have allegedly tried to coerce the victims into withdrawing the case, threatening that if litigation continues they "can't guarantee the safety" of the couple's children.

The security company has denied any link with the crime, adding that the suspect was not an employee of the firm and that he had already been fired several days ago.

The police are still processing the case.

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