BY ROMINAH FAKA
The case against a 20-year-old man has been changed from rape to indecent act.
Court heard yesterday investigation is ongoing.
Prosecution sought 14-day adjournment for time to collect outstanding documents.
Court adjourned for October 28 and ordered the accused to remain in custody.
The victim in this matter is a juvenile, a 11-year-old girl when the offence took place.
Police alleged on August 20, 2024 the victim, her brother, her aunt and uncle and their children including the defendant where at the victim uncle house having dinner.
After the dinner, they watched a movie on the defendant’s phone.
While watching the movie, the victim fell asleep while the others continued watching the movie.
It was alleged the victim’s brother woke her up and told her to go upstairs in their dwelling house to sleep.
The victim then left and instead of going upstairs, she went and laid on their hammock under the house.
The accused later came and committed the sexual acts on her.
The uncle and aunties later reported the matter to police and the defendant was arrested.
Irene Mae of Office of Director of Public Prosecution appears for the crown and PSO for the accused.
