A Police officer’s son, who allegedly robbed a man of his mobile phone, was remanded in custody by the High Court in Suva.

Timoci Turagaluvu Lutuciri is charged with one count of aggravated robbery.

It is alleged that Lutuciri, with another on October 5, last year, stole one Huawei brand mobile phone from Ronald Kumar in Suva.

The accused allegedly also used force on Mr Kumar in the process.

The case was called before Justice Rangajeeva Wimalasena yesterday, for the accused’s bail.

State prosecutor, Zenith Zunaid told the court that the accused had proposed two sureties in his bail application, one of which is his mother who is a Police officer at the Raiwaqa Police Station.

He told the court that the State had tried to contact his mother for a reference check, however, she did not respond to the telephone.

He added that there was also a concern of the State whether a Police officer could stand as a surety in court.

The matter has been set for trial to begin on March 22 and conclude on March 28.

Edited by Caroline Ratucadra

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