Child rape accused released on bail

Jamal Whyte
Jamal Whyte

A man was yesterday charged with raping a child under the age of 16.

Jamal Whyte, 21, was brought before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan, who read the charge to him at an in-camera hearing in Georgetown.

Whyte was later granted his release on $250,000 bail. He is due to make his next court appearance at a hearing on January 30th.