(This story contains references to child sexual abuse and sexual assault)

A San Fernando man has been arrested for sexual offences against his two step-daughters, one of whom is a minor.

One of the victims made a report of rape on October 8th, 2023, while the other reported two incidents of indecent assault on the same date.

The girls told police that the alleged offences occurred at their home between January and October this year.

A 40-year-old man was arrested following investigations.

The suspect faces charges of rape and indecent assault and will appear before a San Fernando Magistrate this week.