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In recent days some local media agencies in the Turks and Caicos Islands have been making comment on a potential Police investigation into an allegation of a serious sexual assault. The reporting has cited what it says is details of the offence which have not been provided by the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force. It is normal practice for the Force not to provide any personal data of investigations until at least a person is charged with an offence. This case is no different. However, given the recent reporting the Acting Commissioner of Police Trevor Botting said today:
“The recent reporting by some media agencies in the Turks and Caicos regarding an allegation of a serious sexual offence has been, in my view inappropriate and irresponsible. Whilst I can confirm that an allegation has been made by a female of a serious sexual assault and a criminal investigation was commenced and remains ongoing, no person has been charged with any offences. A man was arrested and remains on bail. No further comment will be made at this stage regarding the details of this investigation. I would ask that people refrain from speculating or making comment within the media or social media regarding this investigation as this can have an adverse impact on the investigation and the administration of justice. I reiterate that this matter remains under investigation and further public comment may interfere with the criminal investigation.”