A 17-year-old boy was accused in court today of defiling his 11-year-old sister.

He was also accused of violent indecent assault and participating in sexual activities with her. He pleaded not guilty.

Police Inspector Louise Calleja said the boy had cooperated with the police and corroborated the version of events given by his sister. She said there were big problems within the family. She really wanted to help them, adding that instead of sending the boy to prison, it would be more ideal if the court ordered that he move to a Home.

The inspector said the accused works as a part-time cleaner and studies at Mcast.

Magistrate Anthony Vella agreed that the family has serious problems. He granted bail against a personal guarantee of €2,000 and ordered that the accused should move to a home run by the Suret il-Bniedem Foundation in Gzira pending the court case.

 

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