SEX ATTACK ON BOY, 7

The boy told police officers that after the man committed the act in a washroom at a recreation ground in Plymouth, Tobago, he was given a dollar. A medical examination confirmed that the boy had been sexually molested and investigators believe that the act has happened before with the same man who is said to be known to the child.

According to reports, the child was at the recreation ground playing with other children when, at about 5.30 pm, he was approached by the man. The child said he was led into the toilet near the recreation ground and assaulted. After the man left, the child reported the incident to a relative who took him to the Scarborough Police Station.

He was then examined by a doctor.

A report was made to the Child Protection Unit and a search was carried out for the suspect who is believed to have gone into hiding.

Residents of the area also began searching for the man but he has not yet been found.

Yesterday, police advised parents with children to look out for the suspect and to exercise all the necessary precaution.