Suspected rapists caught

POLICE have arrested the three men, who allegedly raped their 12-year-old relative multiple times between November 2016 and May 2017 in Berbice.

Commander of ‘B’ Division, Ian Amsterdam told Guyana Chronicle that those arrested include the child’s 46 year old step-father, her 18-year-old step-brother and a 22-year-old cousin. They had initially gone into hiding but were eventually arrested the following day and remain in police custody as the investigations continue.

Frustration forced the child to confide in an aunt, who then contacted the Child Care and Protection Agency (CCPA) on May 11, 2017. After questioning the child, the CCPA called in the police, who took her to a medical institution where a medical examination was conducted and it confirmed she was sexually active.

The Guyana Chronicle understands that the 7th Grader lives with her mother, step-father and two siblings, while her stepbrother lives in another house in the same yard. According to information received, the young lady would usually assist with chores in both homes and whenever she visited the home of her stepbrother to do her chores, he and his cousin would force themselves on her. They reportedly threatened her to remain silent and after realizing that she did not tell anyone, they kept on raping her whenever she went to the home.

According to reports, the mother of the victim would be at work during the course of the day, while the stepfather, who is a cane harvester, would usually return home before the mother. It is alleged that during this period, the man would sexually assault the child. Investigations are continuing.

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