A police officer in Antigua who allegedly had sex with an underage girl has been charged for doing so.
The Corporal of Police, who has over a decade in years of service, is facing one count of unlawful carnal knowledge of a girl under the age of 16; an offence which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
According to the Antigua Observer, the 48-year-old officer is also accused of committing serious indecency on the child. If committed on a person under the age of 16, the offender faces a maximum of 10 years in prison.
It is alleged that the officer, who cannot be named, took advantage of the child at Coolidge between March 1 and 31 this year.
In Antigua and Barbuda, a female under the age of 16 is not capable of giving consent for any sexual activity, according to the Sexual Offences Act.
The girl, who is said to be pregnant, is 15 years old and the matter was reported a week ago.
The officer is due before a magistrate today where he would either be remanded or offered bail.
