ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — A St Catherine man has been slapped with several charges after he allegedly raped a 12-year-old girl police say he lured to his home on Old Harbour Road, St Catherine multiple times between February and July 2023.

Charged with rape, grievous sexual assault, possession of child pornography with intention to distribute, possession of child pornography, knowingly producing child pornography and distribution of child pornography is 20-year-old Alex Belight.

Reports from the Spanish Town Police are that Belight and the victim allegedly met while playing an online game.

They reportedly exchanged contact details and began communicating. Belight reportedly lured the child to his home, where he reportedly raped her. He also allegedly videorecorded one of the assault incidents and threatened to release the footage if she did not return to his house.

A report was made to the police and an investigation launched. Belight was subsequently arrested and charged.

His court date is being arranged.