A 14-year-old boy charged with defilement has been released on bail by the Nasinu Magistrates Court.
It is alleged that the boy had sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old girl on 7th March this year in Kinoya.
Police Prosecutor Apenisa Keresoni informed the court that the accused and the victim were in a relationship.
He further stated that the complaint was lodged by the girl’s mother.
Magistrate Sufia Hamza has placed a curfew from 6pm to 6am for the boy.
He has been released on a surety bail of $800 and his bail conditions are that he is not to reoffend and interfere with the prosecution witnesses.
The case has been adjourned to 6th February next year.
