Man arrested for allegedly raping 10-year-old stepdaughter

Police in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) have apprehended a man on allegations that he sexually assaulted his stepdaughter on two occasions in 2021, and made inappropriate advances towards her just days ago.
The arrest stems from a report filed in Regional Division Seven, detailing the rape of a 10-year-old child by a family member between April 2, 2021, and December 31, 2021.
According to Police, investigations revealed that the suspect had a relationship with the victim’s mother and had been involved in raising the young girl since she was three years old.
Police said the child disclosed that on April 2, 2021, at about 12:30h, she was alone at home when her stepfather returned from his farm, forcibly brought her into their house, and sexually assaulted her. She confided in her mother, who allegedly reprimanded the suspect for his actions.
In an incident in 2021 (exact date unspecified), the suspect took the victim to his farm, where he forced himself on her and raped her. Upon returning home, the child reported the incident to her mother, whom Police said once again scolded the suspect and temporarily moved out of the house.
However, on October 13, at about 07:00h, the child was bathing near a creek when the suspect followed her and inappropriately touched her breast while she was changing. The child promptly informed her grandmother of the incident, who then reported it to the Police.
The suspect was arrested and remains in custody as investigations continue. (G9)