Police in Regional Division #7 are investigating a report of a 10-year-old child being allegedly raped by a family member between 2nd April 2021 and 31st December 2021 in Region #7.
According to reports, ‘the suspect’ is the victim’s stepfather, who raised her from three (3) years old while sharing a relationship with her mother.
The victim alleged that on Friday, 2nd April 2021, at about 12:30 hrs, she was home alone when her stepfather returned from his farm, pulled her into their house and sexually assaulted her. The victim told her mother what had occurred, and she scolded the suspect.
In 2021 (the exact date the victim cannot remember), the suspect took her to his farm, where he forcefully had sexual intercourse with her. She returned home and told her mother what had occurred. The mother again scolded the suspect and moved out of his house for some time.
On Friday, 13th October 2023, at about 07:00 hours, the victim was bathing at a creek nearby when the suspect followed her and touched her breast while she was changing her clothes. The victim returned home and reported what had occurred to her grandmother.
The matter was reported to police on Friday, 13th October 2023 at 11:30 hours. The suspect was arrested and is presently in custody. Investigations are ongoing.
