A teenager from an island in the Eastern Division has been charged with defilement of a female between the ages of 13 and16 years.

The young boy appeared in the Suva Juvenile Court on Friday.

Police Prosecution said the alleged incident occurred when the victim visited the house of the teenager, last year.

It is believed the accused and the victim are close friends.

The matter was later reported to a Police Post on the island by the victim’s parents.