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Farmer in custody for alleged rape

Ellen Stolz

February 29, 2016 12:29 am

A 46-year-old farmer of Sigatoka is in police custody after he allegedly attempted to rape a 14-year-old girl.

The incident is alleged to have occurred on Saturday morning, where the matter was reported to police.

The suspect is expected to be charged soon.

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