THE man who allegedly tried to violate an underage girlchild on Monday night at his home in Sophia and who was severely beaten by irate villagers, remains a patient at the Georgetown Public Hospital.

The police said he is under police guard and his condition is listed as stable. The man was severely beaten when he was caught red-handed holding the minor against her will in his home.
The police are currently awaiting legal advice on the matter.

It was after 21:00hrs on Monday when the man was severely beaten by fellow villagers, after he reportedly managed to lure the underage girl into his house and secured the door, but was unsuccessful in his alleged attempt to rape the child.

The man was left lying in a bloodied state on the roadway as a result of the thrashing that was inflicted on him. He was however, rescued by the police.