Cops arrest stepfather suspected in sexual abuse of Berbice girls

As the police in Berbice investigate the sexual assault of three young girls, ages four, seven and ten, their stepfather was arrested yesterday morning at his home.

Commander of ‘B’ Division Ian Amsterdam confirmed the arrest to Stabroek News and he said they police are waiting for social protection officers to further question the children, who are currently hospitalised, and then relay the information to the Division.

Amsterdam stated that the suspect will then be questioned on the information provided.