Carpenter on rape charge appears in court

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A 48-YEAR-OLD carpenter accused of raping his friend’s daughter appeared at the High Court in Suva today.

It is alleged the accused had raped and sexually assaulted the seven-year-old girl between November and December last year.

He is charged with a count each of sexual assault and rape.

State lawyer Wakesa Elo sought 21 days’ time to file information and disclosures in the matter.

Justice Goundar told the accused that the charges against him were serious and remanded him.

The matter has been adjourned to February 21 for a plea.

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