Two inmates have found themselves in court after it is alleged that they held down and buggered another inmate after being given permission to use a bathroom in jail last month.

The men, who were inmates at the jail in the Portmore Police Station, St Catherine, have been charged with buggery. They were slapped with the charges after almost one month of intensive investigation.

It is reported that on December 27, after the men were released to use the bathroom they held down the other man and took turns assaulting him.

After the ordeal, the man is said to have made a report to the authorities at the station.

An investigation was launched and THE STAR learnt that the men were hurriedly transferred to preserve their safety.

THE STAR was told by the police that the matter is still being investigated.