Uncle arrested for raping nephew | News Extra

A 21-year-old man who was allegedly caught raping his five-year-old nephew was arrested on Sunday.

Police said the incident took place at the child’s grandmother’s home, where he was with other family members and the suspect.

Around 2:30 p.m., members of the family allegedly caught the uncle sexually abusing his cousin and intervened.

The man was taken to a police station in Central Trinidad, where he allegedly confessed to the crime to police.

He was arrested for the crime of sexual penetration of a child.

The child was taken to relatives and police officers for medical attention.

Officials from the Central Child Protection Department and the Children’s Authority have been informed of the incident and investigations are continuing.