Police in Lilongwe have arrested a 35 year man on suspicion of allegedly defiled a 9 year-old girl in the city.

Deputy spokesperson for Lilongwe Police station Kuhumbo Sanyiwa has confirmed the arrest and she has identified the suspect as Symon Joseph.

According to Sanyiwa, the suspect committed the offence yesterday on 5 November when he was coming from a certain drinking joint in the area at late hours.

The man returned home while drunk, ate, then entered the room where the young girl was sleeping and assaulted her.

The man’s wife discovered her niece undressed the next morning and, upon questioning her, learned of the assault.

When confronted, the man admitted to the act, and medical results later confirmed the assault. The suspect is currently in Police custody and he will soon appear in court to face charges.

Symon Joseph hails from Sitenala Village under Chief Mpemba in Dedza District.