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Two men charged for assaulting two other officers

July 24, 2017 1:19 am

Two men will be produced in the Sigatoka Magistrates Court today for allegedly assaulting two police officers last week.

It is alleged that officers from the Keiyasi Police station arrested and charged a 23-year-old farmer of Keiyasi for allegedly assaulting a 38-year-old police officer.

The accused was allegedly drunk and acting in a disorderly manner and was confronted by the officer to go home.

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In the process he allegedly assaulted the officer.

The alleged offense took place on 20th July.

The man has been charged with serious assault.

Also on the same day in a separate incident a 29-year-old, farmer of Keiyasi Village is alleged to have assaulted a 35-year-old officer.

He was allegedly drunk when he committed the offence.

He has also been charged with serious assault and will be produced in court today.