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St Thomas man charged for raping his daughter seven years ago

Published:Friday | July 10, 2020 | 12:00 AM
The name of the 34-year-old father is being withheld to protect the identity of his daughter.

A St Thomas man charged with raping his seven-year-old daughter seven years ago is to face the Morant Bay Parish Court on Wednesday.

The girl is now 14 years old.

The name of her 34-year-old father is being withheld to protect the identity of his daughter.

According to the police, the incident recently came to light and a report was made to the Morant Bay Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse.

The police say an investigation was launched which resulted in the arrest and charge of the man for rape and incest.

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