POLICE PROBE ALLEGED ASSAULTS IN SIGATOKA
According to police, the first report was lodged by an officer who was responding to a disturbance when he was allegedly assaulted by a group of youths.
Sunday 02 March 2025 | 20:09
Police are conducting investigations into alleged assaults involving a 24-year-old man, and a police officer in Sigatoka Town.
The cross-reports were filed after the incidents, which allegedly occurred on Saturday night.
According to police, the first report was lodged by an officer who was responding to a disturbance when he was allegedly assaulted by a group of youths.
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A counter-report was later filed by health officials after a 24-year-old was brought to the hospital, claiming he had been assaulted by the officer.
The Fiji Police Force’s Internal Affairs Department is handling both investigations and is expected to submit its initial findings to Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu soon.
Commissioner Tudravu has urged the public to allow the investigation process to take its course before making judgments, particularly on social media.
While acknowledging that allegations against Police officers can spark strong emotions, he emphasised that the priority remains ensuring justice through a thorough and impartial investigation.
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