Former convict charged for sexually assaulting 9-year-old stepdaughter, Hanover JA
A 31-year-old ex-convict in Hanover has been arrested and charged for allegedly raping his nine-year-old stepdaughter.
The police say the child was raped at their home on two occasions in March.
The accused man, who had been on the run since the incident came to light in June, was held at a funeral in Cacoon Castle also in Hanover, last Tuesday.
He has since been charged with rape, indecent assault, and buggery.
The molested child has been taken into state care.
A policeman who is familiar with the criminal history of the accused man told reporters that he served time in prison for housebreaking a few years ago.
Meanwhile, Superintendent Sharon Beeput, the commanding officer for Hanover, says police have taken a zero-tolerance approach against sex offenders.
"We are not playing around when it comes to male predators molesting females, tiny children," she said.
Beeput also urged mothers to pay special attention to their children and take action to report being sexually abused.
Since the start of the year, Hanover has recorded six sexual offence cases involving children.
The police have made arrests in all six cases.
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