Rape allegations denied

A 20-YEAR-OLD Yugoslav man has denied allegations of rape lodged by an 18-year old compatriot, living permanently in Limassol with her family.

Reporting the alleged incident to Limassol CID on Monday, the young woman claimed her alleged attacker was part of her group of friends, and someone she had trusted.

She claimed to have gone back to his house tipsy from drinking alcohol, where he took advantage of her state and raped her.

Asked why she didn’t report the rape the same day, the girl replied that she didn’t want to say anything to her parents, fearful of her father’s reaction.

But burdened with her horrible secret, she told her family, who persuaded her to go to the police.

The suspect is reported to have waved aside the allegations, claiming they were a ‘surprise’ to him.

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