A man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for defiling a young girl.
The man is 45 years old. The victim was 12 years old.
A District Court handed down the sentence. The sentence includes hard labour.
The crime happened in the Central Region.
The court found him guilty of defilement.
This case was handled by the Judicial Service.
The sentence aims to punish the offender and deter others.
The Judicial Service ensures justice is served.