And in Belize City - police have caught the man who allegedly sexually assaulted a 12 year old girl at a church restroom - but the judge says he may need a psychiatric assessment.
Here's more from the Crimes Investigation Branch who says it happened at a church on Freetown Road:
Insp. Wilfredo Ferrufino, C.I.B., Eastern Division
"We reported of an incident which occurred at a church on Freetown Road. This incident was reported on the 23rd September. On the 28th September, police detained Benesford Bennett, a 27 year old unemployed of 3838 Jasmine Street. He has since been charged for 1 count of sexual assault in regards to that matter. We've been made to understand that he is not employed with the church. He is just a visitor there. He has no affiliation with the establishment."
Twenty-seven year old Benesford Bennett from Jasmine Street, was today charged with sexual assault when he appeared before Senior Magistrate, Aretha Ford. Bennett pleaded not guilty to the charge. He was denied bail because of the nature of the offence and he was remanded into custody until December 18.
Based on what Bennett's mother told her in court, Senior Magistrate Ford ordered a psychiatric evaluation for Bennett while he is in prison.
Details produced in court say that the girl primary school student, reported to the police that she went to use the bathroom at her school and when she came out, Bennett confronted her and asked her if she loved him. She said that before she could say anything, Bennett grabbed her and pulled her into the male section of the bathroom and kissed her. She said Bennett then fondled her and she managed to run away.
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