A 52-year-old man has been jailed for 16 months after having had a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old boy.

The man had met the boy in a band club. Both shared a passion for the village feast.

The two had a sexual relationship on four or five occasions at the man's home.

The man pleaded guilty to defiling the boy.

Magistrate Charmaine Galea warned the man that the boy was now under a three-year protection order and he may not speak or contact him. Nor may he go to the band club.

The man told the court that the boy was not frequenting the club any more. The Magistrate warned him that if he contacted the boy in any way he would be imprisoned for a further six months.

 

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