Man arrested for raping intoxicated woman

A 36-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 27-year-old woman in Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice).
The incident reportedly took place between October 4 and 5, and between 23:20h and 00:40h.
The Police have said that the victim and suspect are known to each other, and on the day in question, the woman had consumed alcohol and had become intoxicated, so she went to bed. However, the suspect was seen committing the act on the victim, who appeared to be unconscious. The persons who saw him committing the act raised an alarm, but he made good his escape.
A report was made to the Police, and based on information received, the suspect was arrested and placed in custody pending addition investigations.
Only last month, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) had launched an internal investigation into the allegations of rape against one of its ranks. The Police reported that a Lance Corporal had been arrested for the alleged rape of a 14-year-old girl.
The incident occurred in Region One (Barima-Waini) sometime in September 2020.
It was reported that a preliminary investigation into the matter revealed that the victim and suspect shared a relationship for about one year. However, on September 14, 2021, the matter was reported to the Police, and the suspect was arrested.
In a statement, the GDF said it is aware that one of its ranks is currently the subject of a Police investigation into allegations of having sexual activity with an underage female.
The GDF further stated that the rank was stationed at one of the Force’s outlying areas, and that an internal investigation has since been launched.
“The Force wishes to reiterate and assure this nation that it does not condone these actions. Further, our ranks are bound by the values and standards and, as such, their conduct and professionalism are of paramount importance,” GDF had stated. To date, it is unclear whether the rank has been charged for the offence.