The accused was charged with sexual interference against a young relative.
The allegations involved incidents occurring during overnight visits when the complainant was between four and eight years old.
The court assessed the credibility and reliability of the complainant's evidence against the accused's denial and the limited opportunity to commit the offences.
Applying the W.(D.) principles, the court found the accused's evidence, supported by his wife's testimony regarding the physical layout of the home and timeline of events, raised a reasonable doubt.
The accused was acquitted.
