Mason, 25, remanded for rape of 12-Y-O girl

Andrew Bhola, a 25-year-old mason who is accused of raping a 12-year-old girl, who went missing from her home was on Wednesday charged and remanded to prison.

Bhola of Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, Berbice, appeared before Magistrate Michelle Matthias at the Reliance Magistrate Court.

He was remanded to prison until March 11.

According to the Police, the victim was reported missing by her mother.

Last Friday, Police said the victim was escorted to hospital in the presence of her mother where a medical examination as conducted. It confirmed that the victim was raped.

Subsequently, Police said arrangements were made for a forensic interview to be conducted.

The victim has since been handed over to her mother.