A police officer and his wife, charged over the alleged assault of a 12-year-old boy, have been further remanded in custody.

George Tale and his wife, Tofua Raiyasi, appeared before Magistrate Lice Manulevu at the Nasinu Magistrates Court this morning.

The couple are jointly charged with one count of Act Intended to Cause Grievous Harm.

The charge relates to an alleged incident on 8th September, in which the boy was allegedly assaulted with an extension cord.

The court has issued an interim Domestic Violence Restraining Order to protect the alleged victim.

State Counsel Maria Mataika told the court that the prosecution would serve full phase disclosures within 14 days.

Legal Aid will file a bail application on behalf of the two accused.

The matter has been adjourned to the 4th of November for the court to consider the bail application.