Investigation Underway for Alleged Rape Case in Belize City

Police are investigating a case of rape that reportedly occurred in Belize City.  The matter was brought to the attention of the authorities on Friday, October 6, when the minor, in the company of her aunt, filed a report.  According to the statement from the minor, she had gone to visit her boyfriend, on the day before, at his house on New Road.  Whilst there, the boyfriend gave her two alcoholic drinks which caused her to lose consciousness.  The minor furthered he r statement, saying that when she woke up, she found that the underwear had been removed.  She noted that at no point did she indicate that she was going to have sex with him.  A medical examination has confirmed that the minor was carnally known, and Police have since detained Damion Chen pending a charge of rape.