Man alters age to bed 15 year old

A 21-year-old Titus  Kanyama allegedly faked his aged to get opportunity to have sex with a 15 year lover.

He claimed to be just 16, the court heard.

Kanyama pleaded not guilty.

The girl said she thought she was having a relationship with a person of her age since Kanyama had told her he was 16.

"I didn't know he was that old, I got to know of his real age when we went to the police station after my aunt had reported the matter. Before I thought I was dating someone my age since he had told me that he was 16".

"He lied to me because I had told him that I only date guys of my age. I was comfortable to spend time with him that is why I even went to his place of residence because I thought he was younger".

She said she had sex with Kanyama "because he forced me to do so. I never knew that going to his place would result in us indulging in sex".

On his part, Kanyama said "We dated for three weeks and for that period we have never discussed our ages, the mistake I did was in never thought of asking how old she was".

The trial continues today.