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18-y-o Westmoreland man charged with rape of child

Published:Sunday | September 10, 2023 | 12:52 PM

An 18-year-old man has been charged with the alleged rape of a child in Negril, Westmoreland in 2018. 

The police say the man and the child were left alone at home when the incident happened. 

The man allegedly entered a room where the child was and sexually assaulted her.

The police say a report was made and the man arrested and charged after he was pointed out on an Identification Parade.

His court date is being finalised.

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