Top Shop robbery accused get bail

Two men charged over the assault and robbery of an elderly man at the Rawaqa Top Shop last year have been granted bail.

Lagani Rabukawaqa and Saimoni Macedru appeared before Resident Magistrate Shageeth Somaratne this morning, each facing a count of aggravated robbery.

Police allege that on December 13, 2025, the two accused, together with another man, assaulted a 60-year-old man who was waiting for a bus and stole $9 and a watch.

The State did not object to bail, seeking standard conditions including a bond and one surety each.

Rabukawaqa presented his father as surety, while Macedru produced his elder brother.

The matter has been adjourned to February 24 for a mention to confirm agreed facts and to fix a trial date.