Unsuitable Sureties Lead To Assault-Charge Man On Remand
It is alleged that on April 20, 2019, Liunaba assaulted an 18-year-old man in Nasinu.
Tuesday 23 April 2019 | 10:33
Lepani Liunaba, 20, outside the Nasinu Magistrates Court on April 22, 2019. Photo: Ashna Kumar
A 20-year-old unemployed man of Nasinu appeared at the Magistrates Court in Nasinu yesterday during a special court sitting charged with one count of assault.
Lepani Liunaba appeared before Magistrate Charles Ratakele at the special court sitting yesterday.
It is alleged that on April 20, 2019, Liunaba assaulted an 18-year-old man in Nasinu.
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The accused waived his right to counsel and opted to represent himself.
Police prosecutor Constable Satereki Mocevakaca did not object to the bail, however he requested the court to grant bail on two suitable sureties and strict bail conditions.
Liunaba had two sureties present in court. However, Magistrate Ratakele declined to accept the sureties because they were his niece and nephew and said the proposed sureties did not have any authority over the accused.
The accused was remanded in custody and the matter was adjourned to April 23 to check for suitable sureties.
Edited by Epineri Vula
