Bats here molested torso (5)
I believe the answer is:
roost
'bats here' is the definition.
(place where bats rest)
'molested torso' is the wordplay.
'molested' indicates an anagram.
'torso' anagrammed gives 'ROOST'.
(Other definitions for roost that I've seen before include "suitable sleeping-place" , "The cock rules it" , "Bird's settling place" , "(Bird) settle for sleep" , "Birds' resting place" .)