Man, 53, remanded over indecent assault of 16-year-old girl

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A 53-year-old man who is alleged to have indecently assaulted a 16-year-old girl was yesterday remanded to prison by Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson when he appeared before her at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.

Robert Wilburg

Robert Wilburg

It is alleged that between January 1, 2004 and December 31, 2008 at Georgetown, Robert Wilburg of 25 Fifth Street, La Penitence indecently assaulted a 16-year-old girl.

The unemployed Wilburg was not required to plead to the indictable charge when it was read to him by the Acting Chief Magistrate.

The matter was called to the bench and a lengthy discussion ensued.

Wilburg was subsequently remanded to prison.

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