A Linstead, St Catherine man was last Thursday arrested and charged for having sexual intercourse with a child under 16 years old and for greivous sexual assault.
He is Xavian Williams.
According to a news release from the Office of the Children’s Advocate (OCA), Williams was apprehended following an investigation which revealed that he was involved in a physically abusive and sexual relationship with a 15-year-old child for approximately one year.
The OCA said he would” habitually waylay the child and engage in sexual acts with her on multiple occasions”.
The Office of the Children’s Advocate on Sunday pledged to continue to protect and safeguard children in Jamaica and to promote respect for their rights.