Teen boys charged with rape of girl, 11

Two teenage boys were yesterday granted bail after they were accused of raping an 11-year-old girl.

Caozuyha Menuy, 18, and his 15-year-old co-accused were brought before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan in George-town, where they were read the charge during an in-camera hearing. It was also noted that a 13-year-old is also expected to be charged with the crime.

It is alleged that between October 1st and October 31st, 2017, at Soesdyke, they engaged in sexual penetration of a child under the age of 16.

They were not required to plead to the indictable charge.

Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan later granted the accused $70,000 bail each and the matter was adjourned until July 27th.