Man rapes 13-year-old granddaughter in Bulacan

MANILA, Philippines—A 61-year-old man was arrested after allegedly raping his own granddaughter in Bulacan, police said Thursday.

The man allegedly raped his 13-year-old granddaughter inside their home in   Barangay San Rafael, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan around 11 a.m. Wednesday, said , San Jose Del Monte police chief Superintendent Marcos Rivero.

Rivero said the victim’s uncle immediately sought the assistance of village officials after his niece revealed she was raped while sleeping inside her room.

The suspect is currently detained at the San Jose del Monte police station while a case of rape is set to be filed against him.