A Clarendon man who allegedly molested his 15-year-old stepdaughter, is now behind bars after he was arrested by the Spaldings police for carnal abuse.

The 48-year-old farmer, who lives in the Spaldings area, was taken into custody on Saturday following reports of sexual molestation from the relatives of the 15-year-old girl.

THE STAR understands that the man was questioned by the police about his alleged involvement with the girl. It is reported that he denied the allegations. The child was taken for a medical examination at the Percy Junor Hospital where it was reportedly revealed that the man had been molesting her for a time.

It is further reported that the student alleged that the man had been forcefully having sex with her without consent. The relatives reported the matter to CISOCA and after investigations he was arrested and charged.