A 59 year old Church Pastor of Sigatoka is in Police custody for allegedly defiling an 11 year old student a number of times last year.

Assistant Police Spokesperson Sergeant Suliano Tevita had confirmed the matter was reported to police yesterday after the girl, who is a Primary School student, relayed the incident to her aunt.

The 11 year girl is now four months pregnant.

The alleged incident took place in the Pastor's house and charges are expected to be laid soon.