A video making rounds on social media involving an alleged five-year-old girl being made to perform a sexual act on a man is reportedly from Trinidad & Tobago.

A woman of a Diego Martin address in the twin island republic reported the matter to The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service indicating that it was her granddaughter in the recording.

She told TTPS that her family only became aware when neighbours brought the disturbing clip to their attention.

According to reports, neighbours also realised who the suspect was and he was severely beaten in an attempt to restrain him for police. However, during the confrontation, the man escaped.

The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service are reportedly searching for the man for questioning while continuing investigations into the case.