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Grandfather charged with sexual assault further remanded

January 18, 2019 7:17 am

A 60-year-old man from Kadavu charged with one count of sexual assault has been further remanded.

He appeared yesterday before the Suva Magistrates Court.

It is alleged the grandfather unlawfully and indecently assaulted his five-year-old granddaughter on December 29th.

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Prosecution objected to bail saying the matter is serious.

The Magistrate has ordered the accused to file a formal bail application.

The case has been transferred to the Chief Magistrate and will be recalled on January 31st.