A Nadi man has been given a suspended sentence for trying to rape a twelve year old boy.

The victim was at a boarding school in Sabeto where Jamalu Din was a teacher.

In January last year, Din tried to force himself onto the boy who was carrying out his chores in the backyard.

Later that night, the victim called his family who took him away the next day and also filed a police complaint.

Din’s 3 year prison term has been suspended for 7 years.

A two thousand dollar fine will also be paid to the victim.