A 31-year-old Libyan man was accused in court today of having raped a 12-year-old girl during and before 2010.

Hidir Etrabelsi Hidir, who was born in Tripoli, was also accused of holding the girl against her will.

He pleaded not guilty and was refused bail.

Police Inspectors Sandra Zammit and Sylvana Briffa prosecuted.

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