ATTEMPTED rape, grievous sexual assault and detaining a person with intent to have sexual intercourse were the charges laid against Richard Branker after being arrested by police on Wednesday.
Branker, 58, of Charlieville, was scheduled to appear virtually at the Chaguanas Magistrates’ Court on Friday, police reported.
Police stated on Friday that on February 21, it was reported that a woman visited the home of her co-worker located at Charlieville.
The woman alleged that upon arrival at the location around 8.45am she met the accused, who invited her inside the premises, then indicated that he was going to call her co-worker.
However, a short while later the Branker also from Charlievelle, informed the woman that her co-worker was not home, he then allegedly restrained her and proceeded to drag her into his bedroom, where he attempted to perform sexual acts upon her without her consent.
The woman later escaped and made a report at the Chaguanas Police Station. She was later taken to seek medical attention and a medical certificate was obtained on her behalf. Enquiries were conducted by acting Cpl Phillips and officers of the Chaguanas CID.
