Fisherman accused of raping granddaughter remanded

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THE Suva Magistrates Court this afternoon transferred a case of a 65-year-old  fisherman of Navua accused of raping his granddaughter to the High Court in Suva.

The accused appeared at the Suva Magistrates Court today  charged with one count of rape.

It is alleged the accused raped the 10-year-old complainant during a family visit in Suva on November 5, this year.

The prosecution served full phase first disclosures in court.

The accused opted for Legal Aid representation and was informed by the court to file a notice of alibi within the next 21 days if the accused was to rely on the defence of alibi.

The man has been remanded and the case will be called again on December 3.

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