JUSTICE Navendra Singh has handed down a 25-year sentence to Colin Bess for raping a child under the age of 16. A 12-member jury in the High Court on Tuesday found Bess guilty of the charge, reportedly committed on April 2, 2013.

The case was held in-camera.

When asked by Justice Singh what he had to say, Bess told the court, “I am innocent of this charge.” Justice Singh, in response, told Bess that he should be protecting children.