A 30- year- old man facing multiple counts of sexual related offences appeared in the Suva High court.

The man is charged with one count of rape, ten counts of abduction and four counts of defilement.

It is alleged that the man committed the offences against a 14-year-old girl in September last year.

The accused and the victim are neighbours.

The state today sought 21 days to file information and disclosures.

The man has been remanded in custody for a bail hearing on 5th February.