The High Court in Suva has rescheduled the trial of four suspended Police officers accused of assaulting a man and throwing him off a bridge in Tailevu.

The four suspended Police officers, Sevanaia Narogi, Kameli Tukana, Mafoa Korosaya and Inoke Nagata appeared before High Court Judge, Justice Siainiu Bull, on Tuesday.

They appeared for their alleged involvement in the Naqia assault case on April 14, 2020, for assaulting and throwing 32-year-old, Inoke Lagicere, off the Naqia Bridge.

Charge particulars Narogi is charged with one count each of act intended to cause grievous harm, assault causing actual bodily harm, and common assault.

Tukana is charged with one count each of assault causing actual bodily harm and common assault.

Korosaya and Nagata are each charged with one count of assault causing actual bodily harm.

The trial was initially set to begin from September 5, however, the court vacated the dates and set the trial to begin from September 12 to October 7.

The matter has been adjourned for trial. Bail for the suspended Police officers has been further extended by the High Court

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