The High Court in Suva has rescheduled the sentencing of three former police officers charged with manslaughter to October 17, due to a lack of preparedness.
The officers, identified as Maciu Vakatuturaga, Joshua Bull, and Isireli Raseisei, appeared before Justice Thushara Rajasinghe last Friday, expecting a decision.
The charges arose from the alleged assault of Tikoivalenibula in February 2022, after he was taken to the Samabula Police Station for allegedly assaulting a 27-year-old mechanic while under the influence. The injuries he sustained ultimately led to his death.
The three officers are currently out on bail.