A 54-year-old woman has been placed under house arrest after pleading not guilty to defiling her nine-year-old grandson. She was also accused of holding him against his will, taking part in sexual activities with him and committing indecent assault.

The cases allegedly happened in various localities throughout this year and in previous years.

Police Inspector Louise Calleja told the court that the police had initially launched an investigation of the boy's uncle and taken him to court. During the boy's testimony before the court, this second case of defilement came to light.

The woman was granted bail against a personal guarantee of €5,000 and ordered not to leave her home.

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