19-y-o charged for alleged rape of 14-y-o Westmoreland girl
Published:Thursday | August 24, 2023 | 2:16 PM
A 19-year-old Westmoreland man was on Wednesday charged for the alleged rape of a 14-year-old girl at knife point.
Richard McIntosh was charged with rape, assault at common-law, grievous sexual assault and unlawful detention with intent to have sexual intercourse.
The police say the alleged attack happened on the afternoon of Saturday, July 15.
Reports from the Savanna-la-Mar police are that about 3 p.m., the young girl was pulled into a yard by McIntosh and a knife was held at her throat while he allegedly sexually assaulted her.
A report was made to the police.
On Sunday, July 16, McIntosh was arrested during a police operation.
On Wednesday, August 23 was pointed out on a video identification parade and was later charged.
His court date is being finalised.
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