A 26-year-old from Gosport is facing serious sex crime charges at Portsmouth Crown Court. Alex Kaunda, from St Nicholas Avenue, denies multiple counts of raping and sexually assaulting a girl under 13.

Grim Allegations Span Mid-to-Late 2010s

  • Kaunda is charged with one count of assault by penetration and six counts of rape, all involving a child under 13.
  • The alleged offences reportedly happened between the mid-to-late 2010s.

Jury Now Deliberating Verdict

After all the evidence was heard, the jury has retired to consider its decision.

“The alleged events never happened,” Kaunda maintains.

The victim’s identity is legally protected by lifelong anonymity.

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