A 31-YEAR-OLD construction worker is facing a prison sentence after he allegedly molested a six-year-old girl in Barangay 23-C, Isla Verde, on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 14.
The suspect, identified by police only as Russel, a resident of the same barangay, was apprehended by responding officers from Mobile 15 and turned over to the local police station for inquest proceedings.
The incident occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m. in Purok 3-D Barangay 23-C. The incident caused trauma to the Kinder 2 student, according to the mother who immediately sought police assistance.
Upon his turnover to the police, investigators noted that the suspect had visible injuries, which was reportedly caused by a bystander who struck him before the authorities arrived.
The suspect has been charged with acts of lasciviousness in relation to Republic Act 7610 (Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act). The case has been filed through inquest proceedings (IS No. XI-02-INQ-26-A-0172).
Meanwhile, the young victim was brought to the Southern Philippines Medical Center for a mandatory psychological evaluation and intervention.
