Man charged for sex with brothers

A 41-YEAR-old man appeared in court yesterday charged with sexual offences against two young boys, ages six and nine years old.

The accused appeared before Siparia Magistrate Lucina Cardenas-Ragoonanan charged with buggery of the nine-year old, and grievous sexual assault on the younger brother. The alleged incidents occurred in December when the man, who is a friend of the boys’ family, visited them at their Penal home. The accused, of Clarke Road, Penal, was arrested on Thursday by Cpl Anthony Monsegue of the Penal CID. Magistrate Ragoonanan denied him bail and advised him to apply for bail before a judge in chambers. The case was adjourned to Thursday.