Male Relative Arrested After Shackled Child Found At Monchy

A male relative of a child whom Gros Islet police found in shackles in the Monchy area has been arrested.

Police say that on Wednesday about 11.45 pm, they received information that the child was walking around in the community.

The following day about 3.10 am investigators from the Gros Islet station, in a continuing search for the young female, reported finding her at Mena beach with a small chain and locks about her feet.

There are no further details at this time.

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