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Father jailed for punching son

November 4, 2015 2:12 am

A 39 year old father has been jailed for 16 months for punching his 12 year-old son.

The court heard that on Monday night, Tevita Rarawa came home drunk and punched his son on the chest and back while he was sleeping.

During sentencing, Rarawa was told that the Court does not and will not condone child cruelty.

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The court found that a custodial sentence is warranted to denounce his behaviour.

Rarawa asked for forgiveness in court today.

He will serve ten months imprisonment before being allowed parole.