A man in his 20s is set to appear at the Labasa Magistrates Court today, facing charges of allegedly sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl.
The incident reportedly occurred on the night of June 27, 2024. The accused, who is known to the family, offered to take the victim from her grandfather’s home to her mother’s place after she woke up crying.
During the journey, the accused allegedly sexually assaulted the girl before delivering her to her mother’s residence. The victim later informed her mother about the incident, leading to a report being filed at the Nabouwalu Police Station. The accused has been charged with one count of sexual assault.