Twenty-eight-year-old Rajiv Padyachi allegedly attempted to murder his partner by drowning her in Colo-i-Suva in September last year.

The trial of a military officer facing an attempted murder charge will begin next week on Monday.

State prosecutors will be calling in seven witnesses and the victim will also give evidence.

Twenty-eight-year-old Rajiv Padyachi allegedly attempted to murder his partner by drowning her in Colo-i-Suva in September last year.

It’s alleged that Padyachi pushed his partner into the water and tried to drown her.

The one week trial starts next Monday.

Bail has been extended for the accused.