A 52-year-old electrician has been granted bail in the sum of $75,000 with surety or $7500 cash alternative by Master Sarah De Silva after he appeared at the Princes Town High Court, charged with indecent assault.
The accused was also ordered not to contact the victim.
The matter was adjourned to August 8th 2024.
Police reports indicate that the victim was at her home when the accused allegedly hugged her and started to squeeze her buttocks.
A report was made to the Oropouche Police Station. Detectives of the Special Victims Department launched an investigation, which led to the arrest of the man on Sunday 7th July, 2024. He was formally charged on the same day.
The matter was investigated by Inspector Ramphal and Sgt Andrew.