St James 14-year-old charged with attempted rape
Published:Friday | January 5, 2024 | 2:13 PM
A St James 14-year-old boy was on Thursday charged on allegations of attempted rape during a break-in in the community of Mount Salem.
The teen was charged with attempted rape, burglary, and wounding with intent after a question-and-answer session.
His court date is being finalised.
The police report that about 11:40 p.m. on Tuesday, January 02, the boy gained entry into the victim's home where he allegedly attempted to rape her.
The police say a struggle ensued and he used a knife to inflict several stab wounds to her upper body and head.
After she made an alarm, he ran from the home.
On Wednesday, January 03, a resident accosted the boy and escorted him to the police station.
He was charged the following day.
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