Former PNP MP charged with incest
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The police have charged a former Member of Parliament with incest following allegations that he sexually assaulted his young teenage daughter in January.
The man, who represented the People's National Party, was arrested on Monday, a source said.
The name of the former lawmaker is being withheld to protect the child's identity.
Reports are that the alleged incident occurred on January 23 while the man was assisting the child with a passport application, during which he took her to verify photographs.
It is further alleged that the child was later taken to the man’s home, where he engaged in sexual intercourse with her.
Investigators later carried out an operation at the accused man’s home, where he was arrested and taken into custody.
The police area commander declined to comment immediately on Monday evening, saying he first needed to make certain checks.
- Kimone Francis
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