Girl, 16, pregnant for man, 39

According to reports the teenager went to the health centre on Friday last at about 10 am after complaining of severe dehydration, vomiting and other health issues.

After being attended to by a doctor at the health institution, tests later revealed her to be two-months pregnant.

The girl was further interviewed by the doctor and confessed to being in a sexual relations with a 39-year-old man of Rio Claro. The police were called in.

Officers of the Mayaro police station and investigators from the Child Protection Unit (CPU) detained the 16-year-old girl and interviewed her. She gave a statement to the police about her relationship with the man who is now being sought and has gone into hiding.

The girl’s parents said they were unaware of their child’s relationship with the 39-yearold man. Newsday understands that further medical treatment was recommended for the girl and counselling is also expected to be provided.

Investigations are ongoing.