Police have arrested and charged Kishawn John, 21, a labourer, of Barrouallie for unlawful sexual intercourse.
In their regular bulletin on Friday, police said it is alleged that between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Jan. 12, 2018 at Barrouallie, John had unlawful sexual intercourse with a 13-year-old student, she being a girl at the age of 13 years, but under the age of 15 years.
John is expected to appear in court to answer the charge.
The age of consent needs to be increased to 17.