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A former senior police officer who allegedly raped and sexually assaulted a fellow officer appeared in the Suva Magistrates Court yesterday.

The man is charged with two counts of rape and seven counts of sexual assault.

It is alleged the incident happened on several occasions.

The police prosecution objected to bail stating the first two counts are indictable offences.

The former police officer has been remanded in custody while the matter has been transferred to the High Court.

The matter has been adjourned to September 23rd.