Man accused of sexual assault of woman with a mental disorder remanded
Published:Thursday | December 21, 2023 | 8:47 AM
A man who is charged for allegedly committing a sexual offence against a woman with a mental disorder was remanded when he appeared in the St Catherine Parish Court on Wednesday.
When the matter was mentioned, the St Catherine resident was ordered to return to court on January 31, 2024.
It is alleged that in October and November 2023, he allegedly attacked and sexually assaulted the woman.
A report was made to the police and an investigation launched into the incident.
The 32-year-old labourer was subsequently arrested.
He was charged with having sexual intercourse with a mentally disordered person following a question and answer session.
The accused is also charged with escaping custody.
- Rasbert Turner
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