St James man charged for rape of his neighbour
Published:Tuesday | November 22, 2022 | 12:11 PM
A St James man accused of raping his neighbour after she allowed him to use her kitchen has been charged by the police.
Charged with rape and unlawful wounding is 26-year-old Akeem Walton of Angie Lane in Salt Spring.
The alleged incident happened on Friday, November 18.
According to the police, about 12:30 p.m., Walton allegedly asked his neighbour to allow him to use her kitchen.
The woman was reportedly inside her room when Walton allegedly entered and demanded sex, the police report.
She reportedly refused.
It is being alleged that he held her by her neck, inflicted a wound to her hand using a piece of a broken vase, and subsequently had sexual intercourse with her.
A report was made to the police immediately following the incident.
Walton was subsequently arrested and charged following an interview.
His court date is being arranged.
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