A twenty three-year-old man of Davuilevu in Nausori has been remanded for allegedly raping a four-year-old boy.

The accused who is a salesman is charged with one count of rape.

It’s alleged the offence occurred last Thursday at around 8am.

He appeared in the Nasinu Magistrates Court and full disclosures were served.

Prosecution objected to bail due to the seriousness of the offence, involving a child.

The case has been remitted to the Suva High Court, on the 17th of this month.