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Independent MP in Police custody over alleged assault

August 14, 2026 6:06 am

An independent Member of Parliament is in police custody in Suva and is expected to appear before the Suva Magistrates Court today over an alleged assault.

Police have confirmed the MP and another individual will be produced in court in relation to an incident reported on August 9.

The two accused are alleged to have assaulted a victim following an argument at the MP’s residence.

Police have not released further details at this stage.

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More information is expected to emerge when the matter is called before the Suva Magistrates Court today.