Remand for abuse of minor

A 60-year-old British man was remanded for seven days on Wednesday on suspicion of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl, by Paphos district court.

A permanent resident on the island, the complaint against him was filed by relatives of the underaged girl that said he sexually abused her between June and August.

He was arrested on Tuesday and is being investigated for sexually manipulating a minor and indecent assault.

The young girl has already given a statement to police.