(CNN) A seven-year-old girl was raped in the restroom of a popular family restaurant, a South African police spokesman told CNN.

A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident, which happened on Saturday in Pretoria, Lungelo Dlamini, a spokesman for South African police said.

The accused was arrested at the restaurant and has been charged with rape and possession of drugs, Dlamini told CNN.

"A suspect has been arrested and has appeared in court on Tuesday over this incident. He remains in custody till his bail hearing," Dlamini said.

He said he could not give further details, as the National Prosecuting Authority has taken over the case.