72-year-old Ahmed FARISSI has been charged with one count of Rape and one count of Strangulation.
The charges follow a report received by Response Team officers whilst attending a domestic-related incident at a residence in the Upper Town on Monday 8th September.
Following an extensive investigation conducted by Response Team officers and detectives from the RGP’s Crime and Protective Services division, FARISSI was charged during the evening of Monday 9th September.
He appeared before the Magistrates’ Court this morning (Wednesday 11th September) and the matter has been referred to the Supreme Court on the 16th October 2024.