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June 16, 2024, 5:37 pm

Man fronts court in Labasa for alleged sexual assault

The man alleged to have sexually assaulted his niece in Labasa was charged with one count of sexual assault and produced at the Labasa Magistrates Court on Friday.

On the 6th of this month, the accused who was staying with the victim’s family had entered the victim’s room she was sharing with her sister and committed the alleged offence whilst they were sleeping.

She then alerted her parents about the incident.

The accused has been bailed with the sum of $500 with strict bail conditions and the case adjourned to the 30th of next month for plea.

An interim Domestic Violence Restraining Order has been placed against the accused.