A 10-year-old girl who was taken to hospital complaining of stomach pains was found to be six months pregnant, prompting the arrest of her stepfather on suspicion of sexual abuse.
The anonymous victim was examined by medics in Santiago de Estero, Argentina, who told her she was in an advanced state of pregnancy. Suspicions were raised when the girl's mother mentioned to doctors that her daughter had not had a period for some time.
Stepfather Arrested
Police sources told InfoBae that the girl had sexual relations with her stepfather at the family home in El Bacho. Officers arrested the 33-year-old suspect at his home, where they also seized his mobile phone.
Grandmother's Warning
Speaking to local media, the victim's grandmother said she had warned her daughter of the danger of leaving the little girl alone with her stepfather. She told Noticiero 7 that she had advised that the man, who had met her daughter over the phone, could not be trusted. The grandmother added that she herself had been sexually abused when she was eight years old.
School Teacher Shocked
The revelation also shocked the girl's teacher at school, who said the victim had never mentioned any pain or issues with her stepfather. 'She's a quiet girl, she does her homework… I've never noticed any strange behaviour from her, nor has she ever had a meltdown', she said.
