A teenager is facing life in prison after a 12-year-old fell
pregnant in Belfast. The schoolgirl, from the Lenadoon area of the city,
allegedly fell pregnant after having sex with a 19-year-old man.
pregnant in Belfast. The schoolgirl, from the Lenadoon area of the city,
allegedly fell pregnant after having sex with a 19-year-old man.
If she carries to full-term, the young girl, whose family
are said to be in shock could become one of Britain’s youngest mothers.
are said to be in shock could become one of Britain’s youngest mothers.
Police confirmed that the 19-year-old had been arrested on
Thursday after the pregnancy was reported to police. He was arrested in
relation to an alleged sexual offence and has been released on bail, pending
further inquiries.
Thursday after the pregnancy was reported to police. He was arrested in
relation to an alleged sexual offence and has been released on bail, pending
further inquiries.
If it is found that he had s3x with the girl, he faces being
charged with rape, which can carry a life sentence upon conviction.
charged with rape, which can carry a life sentence upon conviction.
Because those aged under 13 are not legally considered to be
able to give consent to s3x, so those who engage in s3xual activity with them
face a charge of statutory rape.
able to give consent to s3x, so those who engage in s3xual activity with them
face a charge of statutory rape.
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