40-year-old man was detained in Samegrelo on charges of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy.

The child’s father witnessed the fact and called the police.

The incident took place in one of the villages 2 days ago. The accused was arrested the same day. He is being held in pre-trial detention. The minor to be examined.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs launched an investigation under Article 140 of the Criminal Code [sexual intercourse with a minor under the age of 16].