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Convicted Sex Offender Released In First Public Notice. Who Is He?
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Minister of National Security Wayne Munroe announced the release of a sex offender in a rare move at a press conference on Friday.
Who is the sex offender?
- 55-year-old Alden Scott of Strachan Corner, off East Street .
- He was convicted of sexually assaulting a nine-year old girl in 2021 after being sentenced to prison for nine years for a similar offence.
- He is 5 feet and 5 inches with black hair, brown eyes.
- He weighs 165 lbs.
Why it matters
This is the first time a sex offender’s release from prison has been announced publicly. Public outcry has grown louder as apparent cases of sexual offences increase in the country.
State of Play
If the offender is physically assaulted while released, Munroe warned that the public notices will be discontinued.
