Man Jailed for Striking Neighbour With Cane Knife
He and his neighbour, the complainant, were drinking companions when an incident happened.
Thursday 01 May 2025 | 12:10
A man convicted of striking his neighbour’s arm with a cane knife was sentenced by the High Court in Suva.
However, due to mitigating factors and the time he spent in custody, the court ordered Peni Rarawa to serve one and a half years in prison, with the remaining 18 months suspended for three years.
Rarawa was charged with one count of acting with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and appeared before Justice Thushara Rajasinghe.
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He and his neighbour, the complainant, were drinking companions when an incident happened.
He struck the complainant on his upper arm with a cane knife, causing a deep wound. He admitted to have assaulted the complainant who was unable to protect himself or seek help.
The court considered Rarawa’s good character, his age and that he was a first offender. If he commits another crime within this period, the suspended sentence will be activated. He has 24 days to appeal his case to the Fiji Court of Appeal.
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