THE father who allegedly abused his son while holding a knife in Moruga has been released on bail.

The 43-year-old man was granted bail with a surety in the sum of $20,000 with a cash alternative of $10,000 when he appeared before a Princes Town Court, charged with Cruelty to a Child on Monday.

The accused is to report to the Moruga Police Station three times per week and is not to have any contact with the victim directly or indirectly unless permitted by the Children’s Authority. 

The suspect was arrested following a report made to the Moruga Police Station on February 11 and the Special Victims Unit launched an investigation into the matter, police reports state.

The accused was arrested on the same day and charged the following day.

He is expected to reappear in court on March 17. 2025, a release from the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) stated on Tuesday.

Investigations were spearheaded by W/Supt Ag Rowley-Powder, ASP Ag Seecharan, W/Insp Ag Jacob, Sgt Banwarie, Sgt Taylor of the Special Victims Department.