Teen boys charged for rape of 12-y-o girl in St Elizabeth
Published:Thursday | March 16, 2023 | 1:57 PM
Two teenage boys have been charged with rape and aiding and abetting rape following an incident involving a 12-year-old girl in St Elizabeth in January 2021.
The police say, based on reports, the child went to her neighbour's house to use the Internet for online school.
While there, a 17-year-old boy held her down and allowed his 16-year-old relative to sexually assault her.
The incident was reported to the police and an investigation launched.
The boys were subsequently arrested and charged.
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