POLICE in Berbice have arrested a 16-year-old boy, following allegations that he sexually molested an 8-year-old girl in West Canje.Police Commander, Ian Amsterdam confirmed that the teenager was arrested on Wednesday morning. This newspaper understands that the alleged victim would normally visit the teen’s grandfather, where they would watch TV together and during several visits, the young man would take her to the back of the yard, where he would touch her inappropriately on her private parts.

On Tuesday, the child confided in her class teacher of the suspect’s action, and as a result the matter was reported to the Central Police Station. Police had searched for the suspect following the report, but did not find him until Wednesday morning.