Boy, 16, on rape charge

A 16-year-old was yesterday arraigned for allegedly raping a girl, 13, who suffers from a mental health problem. The boy was also charged with defiling the girl and another girl, also aged 13, on and before February 7. He pleaded not guilty and was...

A 16-year-old was yesterday arraigned for allegedly raping a girl, 13, who suffers from a mental health problem.

The boy was also charged with defiling the girl and another girl, also aged 13, on and before February 7. He pleaded not guilty and was denied bail at this stage. His name is not being published because he is a minor.

Police Inspectors Anthony Cassar and Antonovich Muscat prosecuted.

Legal procurator Victor Bugeja appeared for the boy.

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